California forests: trends, problems, and opportunities.

Charles L. Bolsinger

doi:10.2737/PNW-RB-89

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California forests: trends, problems, and opportunities.

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Authors:

Charles L. Bolsinger

Year:

1980

Type:

Resource Bulletin

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-RB-89

Source:

Res. Bull. PNW-RB-089. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 150 p

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Abstract

The most recent information on forest area in California, volume of timber, ownership of forest resources, and rate of use and replenishment is summarized. An analysis of physical opportunities to increase timber production is presented, along with a discussion of problems relating to timber production. Also included are detailed statistical tables; a brief historical sketch of California forestry; a profile of the State's forest industry; a discussion of past, present, and future timber harvest; and a brief summary of nontimber forest resources.

Keywords

timber resources, resources (forest), forest products industries, statistics (forest), California

Citation

Bolsinger, Charles L. 1980. California forests: trends, problems, and opportunities. Res. Bull. PNW-RB-89. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 150 p