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Made in Louisiana!
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Forestry a $3.3 Billion Impact
Trees are the #1 Crop in Louisiana--grown in family forests throughout the state. In 2008, forestry had a $3.3 billion impact on our state economy and over 15,000 people held good manufacturing jobs in this field.
But the economy and the slowdown in building has hurt this valuable enterprise. To learn more about the products made (and certified sustainable!) in this state...
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Loan program for loggers, mills
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New loan program for mills, loggers - Thursday, July 02, 2009
The Louisiana Dept. of Ag and Forestry has announced a new agribusiness loan program for any business, including loggers and mills, who were hurt by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Loans will be for 5 years at 1.5%.
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2009 La. Forest Facts
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Learn more about La. Forestry - Friday, April 17, 2009
Get the latest statistics on Louisiana forestry -- a boon to the state's economy and the family forest landowners in this state.
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Markets idle two mills
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Weyerhaeuser idles Dodson and Simsboro - Thursday, March 12, 2009
Weyerhaeuser announced March 10 that mills at Dodson and Simsboro were slated for "indefinite closure" due to the decline for wood products.
The company also announced the "permanent closure" of service centers in New Mexico, Ohio and Nevada and the indefinite closure of wood mills in Evergreen, Ala. and Chavies, Ky.
"Demand for wood products continues to decline due to a slowdown in the housing market and virtually all of our operating facilities are experiencing reduced operations," said Tom Gideon, executive vice president of Forest Products. "As a result of these challenging times, the four manufacturing mills will close for an indefinite period of time to balance supply with demand."
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Operations at Smurfit continue under Chapter 11
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Smurfit Stone reorganizes under Chapter 11 - Monday, January 26, 2009
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation today announced that it and its
U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for
reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in
Wilmington, Delaware. The Canadian subsidiaries will also file to
reorganize under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in the
Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Canada.
Operations will continue at all the plants. For more information, see
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Forest Products Database
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Looking for an industry list?
If you would like a searchable list of forest product industries plus a way to send out a Request for Proposals, check out this site operated by the Louisiana Forest Products Development Center and funded through the Louisiana Dept. of Economic Development and the La. Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry.
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Another website - Friday, September 12, 2008
A second website is also available the the LSU AgCenter.
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