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Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry

The forest and forest products industry contributes more than $36 billion to Alabama’s economy.

Gov. Kay Ivey proclaiming the third week of October as Alabama “Woods to Goods Week." Contributed

Governor Kay Ivey has declared the third week of October “Alabama  Woods to Goods Week” to coincide with National Forest Products Week. October 20 – 26, 2024, is a week-long celebration to promote the state’s forest products industry’s professionals,  resources, companies, and environmental and economic impact. This year marks the fourth year  Governor Ivey has declared Alabama Woods to Goods Week. 

The forest and forest products industry contributes more than $36 billion to Alabama’s economy and is more than just an industry to the 123,624 Alabamians who are employed as a result of the economic activity it generates.  

Alabama’s Woods to Goods Week is a promotional event to celebrate the state’s second largest  manufacturing industry, the sustainability of the industry and the impact the industry’s loggers, truck drivers, mill owners, mill employees, landowners, foresters and the many others who dedicate their lives to the forest industry have, not only in their local communities, but also  statewide, nationally and around the world.  

Celebrations include mill tours, log site visits, children’s book donations, ecosystem and land management demonstrations and many other educational events for participants, from students to public officials, to highlight the industry’s environmental, community and economic impact.  

To learn more about Alabama Woods to Goods Week and how you can participate, visit here.

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