An analysis of Pennsylvania's forest resources

Douglas S. Powell; Thomas J. Jr. Considine; Thomas J. Considine

doi:10.2737/NE-RB-69

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An analysis of Pennsylvania's forest resources

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Authors:

Douglas S. Powell, Thomas J., Jr. Considine, Thomas J. Considine

Year:

1982

Type:

Resource Bulletin

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RB-69

Source:

Broomall, PA: Northeastern Forest Experiment Station, USDA Forest Service, Resour. Bull. NE-69. 97p.

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Abstract

A comprehensive analysis of the current status and trends of the forest resources of Pennsylvania. Topics include forest area, timber volume, biomass, timber products, timber's role in the state's economy, growth, and removals. Forest area, volume, growth and removals are projected through 2008. A detailed treatment is glven to water, soil, minerals, fish, wildlife, and recreation as they relate to forest resources. Also identified are forest management opportunities for increasing the production of major forest resources and enhancing the benefits derived from Pennsylvania's forests.

Keywords

forest survey, trends, projections, area, volume, growth, removals, nontimber forest resources, forest management opportunities

Citation

Powell, Douglas S.; Considine, Thomas J., Jr. 1982. An analysis of Pennsylvania''s forest resources. Broomall, PA: Northeastern Forest Experiment Station, USDA Forest Service, Resour. Bull. NE-69. 97p.