Estimating economic impacts of timber-based industry expansion in northeastern Minnesota.

Daniel L. Erkkila; Dietmar W. Rose; Allen L. Lundgren

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-82

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Estimating economic impacts of timber-based industry expansion in northeastern Minnesota.

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Authors:

Daniel L. Erkkila, Dietmar W. Rose, Allen L. Lundgren

Year:

1982

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-82

Source:

General Technical Report NC-82. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Analysis of current and projected timber supplies in northeastern Minnesota indicates that expanded timber-based industrial activity could be supported. The impacts of a hypothetical industrial development scenario, including construction of waferboard plants and a wood-fueled power plant, were estimated using an input-output model. Development had noticeable impacts on the study area economy, e.g., regional employment and gross output.

Keywords

input-output model, development scenarios, timber supply, inventory projection

Citation

Erkkila, Daniel L.; Rose, Dietmar W.; Lundgren, Allen L. 1982. Estimating economic impacts of timber-based industry expansion in northeastern Minnesota. General Technical Report NC-82. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station