§19-1A-1. Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that West
Virginia has extensive forest resources and their continued
development and expansion is vital to the economic well-being of
the state and its people.  The Legislature also finds that the
production potential of the state's forest resources remains far
greater than the present demand.  The Legislature further finds
that the promotion of existing forest products industries and
the promotion of new forest products industries would benefit
the state in terms of employment and additional revenue to the
state.  The Legislature further finds and declares that, to
increase employment and boost the state's economy, the limits to
the development of the potential of West Virginia forest
resources must be reduced through an intensive campaign aimed at
making new contacts, developing new and existing markets and
increasing public awareness of the advantages of the forest
resources in West Virginia.  The Legislature further finds that
the state forests are an