By Clark Robertson
Livingston Parish News
Ask people to name trees native to Louisiana. Most people will think of live oaks, magnolias, and cypress trees. However, pine trees rank among the most abundant and important trees across the state. Louisiana has a thriving forestry industry, with pine trees accounting for most of the timber harvested each year. In fact, forestry consistently ranks as Louisiana’s top agricultural commodity, contributing more than $3 billion annually to the state’s economy.