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Pennsylvania Biodiversity Partnership
Economic Impacts
 
Economic Impacts of Biodiversity 
Biodiversity has a major impact on the economy of Pennsylvania in the form of revenue and jobs created in the state.
 
The forest products industry in Pennsylvania provides 90,000 jobs in 2,500 firms and contributes more than $4.5 billion to the economy. As an added benefit, wood products are made from renewable resources that are recyclable and biodegradable.
In 1996, activities associated with watching, feeding, or photographing wildlife generated $1.8 billion to Pennsylvania's economy, including more than $236 million contributed by visitors to the state.
Nearly 20 percent of Pennsylvanians hunt, trap, or fish, spending more than $1 billion annually in pursuit of these outdoor sports.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians and visitors to our state spend many hours enjoying our natural wonders through hiking, biking, crosscountry skiing,and other outdoor recreation.
 
  Last Updated: Dec 07

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