Area of old-growth forests in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Charles L. Bolsinger; Karen Waddell

doi:10.2737/PNW-RB-197

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Area of old-growth forests in California, Oregon, and Washington.

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Authors:

Charles L. Bolsinger, Karen Waddell

Year:

1993

Type:

Resource Bulletin

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-RB-197

Source:

Res. Bull. PNW-RB-197. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 26 p

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Abstract

Area of old-growth forests in California, Oregon, and Washington has declined significantly in the second half of the 20th century. This report summarizes available information on old-growth forest area by ownership in California, Oregon, and Washington. Old-growth definitions used by the various owners and agencies are provided.

Keywords

Old growth, inventory, forest stands, forest area, California, Oregon, Washington

Citation

Bolsinger, Charles L.; Waddell, Karen L. 1993. Area of old-growth forests in California, Oregon, and Washington. Res. Bull. PNW-RB-197. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 26 p