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Economic Impact of North Carolina’s Natural Resources

North Carolina Tourism
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  • $16.5 billion industry
  • 49 million visitors, primarily for our outstanding natural resources

 

North Carolina Commercial & Recreational Fishing
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  • $1 billion industry

 

North Carolina Agriculture & Forestry

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  • $68 billion industry
  • 22 percent of the state’s income
  • 20 percent of the work force

 

North Carolina Military Bases
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  • $18 billion
  • 10 percent of the work force

 

North Carolina Fish and Wildlife-Related Recreation

 

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  • $4.3 billion
  • 3.4 million participants