Benefits of State and Private Forest Lands for the South
This story map highlights the importance of southern State and private forests in providing drinking water to downstream communities.
Key Uses
Forest Management
Scale
Mid-Scale
User Experience Level
Beginner
What do you need to get started?
Computer with web browser and internet access
Outputs
The proportion of mean annual water supply at Public Water System intake facilities across the South that originates on forested lands of various ownership categories.
Strengths
Highlights the importance of southern State and private forests in providing drinking water to downstream communities
Limitations
This web tool provides easy access and interpretation of hydrologic model outputs in a convenient story map framework. The Public Water Systems served by water from forested lands in this analysis should be considered estimates; users are encouraged to ve
Last updated April 7, 2025