Florida Pulp and Paper Industry Overview
Environmental Impact of the Pulp and Paper Industry
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47% of Florida is forested
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Forest Areas are critical to recharge and protection of Florida Aquifer
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Regeneration/planting programs result in an annual growth of 17%
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60% of energy consumed by our industry is self-generated
The major recharge area for the Floridian aquifer is located in central and northwest Florida. The land base in this area is over 75% forests. The forest plays a key role in protecting the quantity and quality of water entering the aquifer.
Economic Impact of the Pulp and Paper Industry
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Employs 41,000 workers
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6.5% of manufacturing workforce, 6.7% payroll
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Capital spending of $236 million per year
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Annual payroll of $1.2 billion
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Value of Industry Shipments (in millions of dollars) |
Capital Expenditures (in thousands of dollars) |
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Wood Product Manufacturing |
$2,279 |
$53,113 |
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Paper Manufacturing |
$3,823 |
$182,643 |
Source: Florida's Renewable Forests Resources, University of Florida, 2002 ; AF&PA, statistics revised 2001
