...employment. includes an overview of recent trends with data during the five-year period from 2001-06.

Here are just few highlights, some good, some not so good.

For example, the statistics show significant declines in employment for the hardwood industry and hardwood prices have underperformed other commodity groups. One notable exception is the continued growth of the wood kitchen cabinet industry. International trade statistics show that U.S. hardwood log exports have increased significantly, especially to China...

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