Vermont's forest and the products it provides are an important part of our state economy!  Did you know that Vermont's forest based industries (from forest products, maple syrup products and christmas trees) contributes $861 million in sales to the state economy annually?  And that it provides direct employment for about 6,600 people? From forests to finished products, Vermont's forest products industry is tied directly to our working landscape.  Whether you are looking for new markets for logs, the latest information on industry trends, or interested in supporting Vermont's forest and wood products industries, there are lots of resources available.