Economic Benefits

Natural Resources Planning & Conservation

Economic Benefits of
North Carolina's
Natural Resources

25% of North Carolina’s economy is dependent on our natural resources.

North Carolina Tourism
	$13 billion industry 49 million visitors, primarily for our outstanding natural resources
North Carolina Commercial & Recreational Fishing
	$1 billion industry
North Carolina Agriculture & Forestry
	$62.5 billion industry 22% of the state’s income 20% of the work force
North Carolina Military Bases
	$18 billion 10% of the work force
Nature's Goods and Services Provide priceless benefits to North Carolina’s economy each year.

Conservation Makes $ense
next ... Calculating the Economic Value of Natural Resources

Focus Areas

Forever Natural -
Conserving Natural Areas
for Future Generations

Working Lands -
Stewardship of Working
Farms and Forests

Working Waters -
Protecting and Restoring
Coastal Habitats

Natural Resources Planning and Conservation / 1601 Mail Service Center / Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601