South Carolinas Timber Industry

In 1997, roundwood output from South Carolina's forests totaled 628 million cubic feet, 1 percent more than in 1995. Mill byproducts generated from primary manufacturers declined 1 percent to 200 million cubic feet. Almost all plant residues were used primarily for fuel and fiber products. Pulpwood was the leading roundwood product at 322 million cubic feet; saw logs ranked second at 252 million cubic feet; veneer logs were third at 48 million cubic feet. The number of primary processing plants declined from 99 in 1995 to 92 in 1997. Total receipts increased slightly to 620 million cubic feet.

In 1994, volume of roundwood products removed from South Carolina's forests totaled 653 million cubic feet- 12 percent more than in 1992. Mill byproducts generated from primary manufacturers increased 9 percent to 21 1 million cubic feet. Almost all plant residues were used, primarily for fuel and fiber products. Pulpwood was the leading roundwood product at 334 million cubic feet; saw logs ranked second at 264 million cubic feet; veneer logs were third with 50 million cubic feet. The number of primary processing plants declined from 1 1 4 in 1992 to 105 in 1994. Totaf receipts increased 12 percent to 652 million cubic feet.

This report contains the findings of a 2003 caves of all primary wood-using plants in South Carolina, and presents changes in product output and residue use since 2001.