COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — The Texas A&M Forest Service says forestry-driven and wood-based industries contribute $30.3 billion to the state economy.

The service announced on Wednesday the findings of its economic assessment that drew from 2012 data. It says the forest sector supports more than 130,600 Texas jobs and is one of the top 10 manufacturing sectors in the state.

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