Micronesia, Federated States of

Forestry

The nation has abundant forestry resources, particularly on the high islands, consisting of approximately 15,000 ha (37,000 acres) of forests. Two privately owned commercial sawmills are operated on Pohnpei; one in Kitti logging mangrove cedar, and one in Kolonia utilizing upland timber. Exploitation of the nation's forestry resources is limited, and virtually all lumber used in construction is imported ($2.1 million in 2000). Mangrove timber is used for handicrafts and furniture making.

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