Abstract
This report traces the flow of California’s 2016 timber harvest through the primary wood products industry and characterizes the structure, condition, and economic impacts of California’s forest products sector. Historical changes in the forest products industry are presented, as well as trends in timber harvest, production, sawmill capacity, mill residuals, and sales value. Also discussed are employment and worker earnings in the state’s primary and secondary forest products industries. Periodic survey data collected from the forest products industry provides detailed information on California’s timber resources, wood utilization, and the economic contributions of the industry to the state economy