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What Is Biodiversity?
Economic Impacts
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Pennsylvania
Biodiversity Partnership
Economic
Impacts |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Nearly
20 percent of Pennsylvanians hunt, trap, or fish, spending more
than $1 billion annually in pursuit of these outdoor sports. |
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Thousands
of Pennsylvanians and visitors to our state spend many hours enjoying
our natural wonders through hiking, biking, crosscountry skiing,and
other outdoor recreation. |
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