Southeast Texas is the largest timber product producing are in the State. There are thousands of acres of land utilized for growing trees and a number of regional facilities which process timber.
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Hallmark - Center Fixture Operations originally chose Center in the 1960's due to its proximity of timber production, and is still in operation. They manufacture all the in-store fixtures for Hallmark Stores and their displays in other major retailers.
The City feels that a wood or paper manufacturer would prosper for the same reason Hallmark has been here for 50 years: a good workforce, great business environment and proximity to the timber industry. The City is looking to recruit other businesses which could utilize local timber production such as:
Paper products,
Cardboard and packaging products,
Construction materials,
Furniture products,
Bio mass power generation.
Location Quotient Data
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - Shelby County
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
2012 - 8.8
2013 - 9.69
2014 - 10.29
2015 -10.45
Timber Production Data
| COUNTY | Area of timberland- acres | Number of live trees at least 1" diameter on timberland- trees | Net volume of live trees at least 5" diameter on timberland- cubic feet | Aboveground dry weight of live trees at least 1" diameter on timberland- short tons | Average annual net growth of live trees at least 5" diameter on timberland- cubic feet per year | Average annual removals of live trees at least 5" diameter on timberland- cubic feet per year |
| Shelby | 328,640 | 186,309,890 | 576,014,516 | 14,137,219 | 26,996,689 | 12,092,061 |
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