Forestry turmoil: Mill closures threaten $23B industry and jobs

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The timber industry in South Carolina is grappling with significant challenges following the closure of major mills, including the International Paper mill in Georgetown and the WestRock plant in Charleston.

These shutdowns have left local loggers scrambling to find new markets for their products.

The forestry sector is a crucial part of South Carolina’s economy, contributing over $23 billion and being the top job provider in the state, according to the Forestry Commission…

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