Scripps News cites UMaine research in logging industry story
In a news story about the product demand and job losses experienced in the logging industry, and the possible ramifications they could have on the supply of building products, Scripps News cited a recent report by University of Maine researchers titled “The Economic Contribution of Logging and Trucking in Maine.” According to Scripps News, the report describes how the “logging industry supported fewer jobs and generated less economic output and labor income in 2021 compared to the five years prior.” The Billings Gazette, MSN, Furniture Today, WLEX-TV (Channel 18 in Lexington, Kentucky), KSBY-TV (Channel 6 in San Luis Obispo, California), KGTV (Channel 10 in San Diego), KMTV-TV (Channel 3 in Omaha, Nebraska), WMAR-TV (Channel 2 in Baltimore, Maryland) and other outlets shared the story from Scripps News.