Governor Kay Ivey recently declared the third week of October “Alabama Woods to Goods Week” to coincide with National Forest Products Week.

Oct. 19-25, was 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 fifth year Gov. Ivey 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 during the week included mill tours, an Alabama Port Authority tour, log site visits, children’s book donations, land management demonstrations and other educational events for participants. From students to public officials to AFA members, this week highlighted the industry’s environmental, community and economic impact.

Alabama Woods to Goods Week is proudly sponsored by the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils.

To learn more about Alabama Woods to Goods Week visit, www.alwoodstogoods.com.