The Keystone Wood Products Association (KWPA) strives to strengthen and expand the base of lumber and wood products manufacturers in the Central Pennsylvania region in order to maintain and enhance the industry's competitive position in today's global economy. >> More
You may live on a farm, in the suburbs or a city neighborhood – wherever you live in Pennsylvania, a healthy hardwood forest is not far away. More than half the state – almost 17 million acres – are forested. We have a lot of trees.
Can you imagine your life without the products that come from trees? Pennsylvania leads the nation in the production of hardwood lumber, and also ranks nationally in the production of millwork, flooring, kitchen cabinets and other products.
Lumber and wood products are part of the $16 billion forest products industry in Pennsylvania, according to recent figures. The industry is based here. It's part of Pennsylvania's heritage. And it offers a variety of career opportunities ranging from forestry to production, sales and management.
