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Introduction
Forests in the United States are an undeniably important part of the American landscape. They cover nearly one-third of the country’s landmass, providing vital habitats for wildlife and essential ecosystem services like capturing and storing carbon, moderating water flows, reducing air pollution, and providing recreational opportunities for Americans to enjoy. American forests directly employ over 900,000 people in a variety of jobs such as forest management, timber harvesting, tourism, recreation and more. Not only do these forests help generate economic prosperity but they are also key in maintaining the health of our environment by providing clean air and water; sequestering carbon dioxide; preventing soil erosion; mitigating floods; providing habitat for wildlife species; and protecting biodiversity. Forests also serve to enhance the quality of life by offering a place for spiritual renewal and relaxation, while providing opportunities to spend time with family outdoors.
# | State | Forest Coverage | Burned Acreage | Acres of Forest | Tree Cover Loss |
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1 | Maine | 88.8% | 0% | 17,522,000 ac | 47,907.91 |
2 | New Hampshire | 81.9% | 0% | 4,692,000 ac | 6,310.68 |
3 | West Virginia | 78.1% | 0.05% | 12,018,000 ac | 11,342 |
4 | Vermont | 76.7% | 0% | 4,523,000 ac | 2,790.81 |
5 | Alabama | 71.3% | 0.07% | 23,105,000 ac | 107,208.33 |
6 | South Carolina | 66.8% | 0.04% | 12,857,000 ac | 66,445.49 |
7 | Georgia | 66.5% | 0.03% | 24,464,000 ac | 114,626.83 |
8 | Mississippi | 63.9% | 0.07% | 19,204,000 ac | 74,770.54 |
9 | Virginia | 63.6% | 0.02% | 16,068,000 ac | 47,256.62 |
10 | New York | 61.7% | 0% | 18,622,000 ac | 9,654.89 |
11 | North Carolina | 60.3% | 0.08% | 18,750,000 ac | 75,787.2 |
12 | Massachusetts | 59.8% | 0.02% | 2,984,000 ac | 3,127.37 |
13 | Pennsylvania | 58% | 0.01% | 16,622,000 ac | 15,111.34 |
14 | Connecticut | 56.9% | 0% | 1,763,000 ac | 1,150.71 |
15 | Arkansas | 56.8% | 0.05% | 18,926,000 ac | 58,743.6 |
16 | Michigan | 55.7% | 0.02% | 20,167,000 ac | 36,520.24 |
17 | Rhode Island | 54.5% | 0.02% | 361,000 ac | 320.63 |
18 | Louisiana | 54.3% | 0.03% | 15,002,000 ac | 55,374.04 |
19 | Tennessee | 52.6% | 0.02% | 13,882,000 ac | 20,816.24 |
20 | Washington | 51.9% | 1.49% | 22,064,000 ac | 107,349.18 |
21 | Florida | 49.3% | 0.27% | 16,970,000 ac | 52,258.31 |
22 | Kentucky | 49% | 0.09% | 12,376,000 ac | 7,806.12 |
23 | Wisconsin | 48.9% | 0.01% | 16,960,000 ac | 25,702.25 |
24 | Oregon | 48.4% | 1.33% | 29,741,000 ac | 200,253.2 |
25 | New Jersey | 42.3% | 0.13% | 1,989,000 ac | 2,314.79 |
26 | Idaho | 41% | 0.82% | 21,709,000 ac | 56,148.71 |
27 | Maryland | 39.2% | 0.01% | 2,448,000 ac | 2,396.06 |
28 | Texas | 37.1% | 0.1% | 62,090,000 ac | 57,409.85 |
29 | Hawaii | 35.8% | 0.97% | 1,471,000 ac | 666.38 |
30 | Alaska | 35.2% | 0.06% | 114,151,000 ac | 60,146.33 |
31 | Missouri | 34.8% | 0.09% | 15,289,000 ac | 10,163.55 |
32 | Minnesota | 34.7% | 0.13% | 17,675,000 ac | 35,791.83 |
33 | Colorado | 34.6% | 0.07% | 22,938,000 ac | 76,320.54 |
34 | Utah | 34.2% | 0.11% | 18,002,000 ac | 10,050.01 |
35 | California | 31.7% | 2.2% | 31,606,000 ac | 454,395.08 |
36 | New Mexico | 31.7% | 0.16% | 24,625,000 ac | 7,205.3 |
37 | Ohio | 29.9% | 0.01% | 7,810,000 ac | 5,426.13 |
38 | Delaware | 28.5% | 0% | 355,000 ac | 684.95 |
39 | Montana | 27.8% | 0.79% | 25,869,000 ac | 59,241.05 |
40 | Oklahoma | 27% | 0.25% | 11,839,000 ac | 10,994.9 |
41 | Arizona | 25.4% | 0.72% | 18,478,000 ac | 15,096.65 |
42 | Indiana | 20.8% | 0% | 4,774,000 ac | 1,875.88 |
43 | Wyoming | 17% | 0.09% | 10,557,000 ac | 25,117.62 |
44 | Nevada | 15.1% | 0.17% | 10,607,000 ac | 949.49 |
45 | Illinois | 13.7% | 0% | 4,855,000 ac | 1,174.77 |
46 | Iowa | 8% | 0.02% | 2,876,000 ac | 622.32 |
47 | Kansas | 4.7% | 0.31% | 2,458,000 ac | 468.46 |
48 | South Dakota | 3.9% | 0.09% | 1,897,000 ac | 517.23 |
49 | Nebraska | 2.9% | 0.06% | 1,402,000 ac | 335.96 |
50 | North Dakota | 1.8% | 0.11% | 809,000 ac | 149.57 |
Most Forested States
The most forested states are Maine, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Vermont, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Virginia, and New York. Maine is the most forested state in the country with 88.8% of the state covered in forest. 81.9% of New Hampshire is covered with trees which makes it the second most forested state. The third most forested state is West Virginia, with 78.1% of forest coverage. Vermont is ranked fourth most forested state, with 76.7% of forest coverage. With 71.3% of the state covered with forest, the fifth most forested state is Alabama. Ranked sixth most forested state is South Carolina with 66.8% of the state covered in forest. Georgia has 66.5% of forest coverage and is ranked seventh most forested state. Mississippi is the eighth most forested state, with 63.9% of forest coverage. Virginia ranks ninth most forested state, with 63.6% of forest coverage. New York is the tenth most forested state in the US, with 61.7% of the state covered in forest.
States With the Most Trees
1. Maine – 88.8%
2. New Hampshire – 81.9%
3. West Virginia – 78.1%
4. Vermont – 76.7%
5. Alabama – 71.3%
6. South Carolina – 66.8%
7. Georgia – 66.5%
8. Mississippi – 63.9%
9. Virginia – 63.6%
10. New York – 61.7%
The Most Forested State
Maine is the most forested state in the US, with 88.8% of its total area composed of forests. In fact, Maine has the highest percentage of any state when it comes to total woodland cover. The majority of these forests are made up of hardwood trees such as oak, maple, birch and ash. Besides providing natural habitats for countless species of wildlife, the forests also provide a variety of recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, hiking and mountain biking. This abundance of natural resources is a major contributor to Maine’s economy through industries such as logging and tourism. Furthermore, approximately 27 million cords of wood are harvested annually from Maine’s forests for economic purposes such as lumber production and heating homes throughout the state. This is an important resource that helps to sustain local economies across Maine while allowing a diverse range of activities in its pristine woodlands.
Forest Coverage by State
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71.3%
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#5
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0.07%
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#23
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23,105,000 ac
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#8
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107,208.33
Ranked in the US
#5
Alabama is the fifth most forested state with 71.3% of the state being covered in forest and belongs to the top ten for total acreage at 23,105,000 acres.
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Alaska
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35.2%
Ranked in the US
#30
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0.06%
Ranked in the US
#26
Acres of Forest
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114,151,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#1
Tree Cover Loss
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60,146.33
Ranked in the US
#10
Even though Alaska falls in the bottom half of states, ranking thirtieth for the percentage of forest coverage at 35.2%, it is first in total acres of forest area at 114,151,000 acres.
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Arizona
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25.4%
Ranked in the US
#41
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0.72%
Ranked in the US
#7
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18,478,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#17
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15,096.65
Ranked in the US
#25
Arizona falls in the bottom ten of states for the percentage of forest coverage at 25.4%, ranking forty-first. But the state still is in the top twenty for the total acreage of forest, ranking seventeenth with 18,478,000 acres of forest.
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Arkansas
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56.8%
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#15
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0.05%
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#28
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18,926,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#14
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58,743.6
Ranked in the US
#12
Arkansas ranks fifteenth with a forest coverage of 56.8%. Both the area covered by forest and the total acreage of forest in Arkansas fall in the top fifteen of the United States.
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California
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31.7%
Ranked in the US
#35
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2.2%
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#1
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31,606,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#3
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454,395.08
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California, despite being in the top five states for the total acreage of forest land at 31,606,000 acres, the state falls in the bottom half for its percentage of area covered at 31.7%, ranking thirty-fifth.
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Colorado
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34.6%
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#33
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0.07%
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#24
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22,938,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#9
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76,320.54
Ranked in the US
#6
Colorado falls in the bottom half of states for the total percentage of the land covered in forest at 34.6%, the thirty-third in the country. However, the state has one of the top ten total acreages of forestland at 22,938,000 acres and ranks ninth.
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Connecticut
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56.9%
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#14
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0%
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#43
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1,763,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#45
Tree Cover Loss
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1,150.71
Ranked in the US
#41
Connecticut is in the top fifteen countries for the percentage of its area covered in forest at 56.9%, ranking fourteenth, despite its small acreage of forests at 1,763,000 acres and ranking forty-fifth.
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Delaware
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28.5%
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#38
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0%
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#44
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355,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#50
Tree Cover Loss
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684.95
Ranked in the US
#43
Delaware falls near the bottom of states for areas covered by forests with 28.5% of forest coverage and ranks thirty-eighth.
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Florida
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49.3%
Ranked in the US
#21
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0.27%
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#9
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16,970,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#21
Tree Cover Loss
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52,258.31
Ranked in the US
#16
Florida is in the top half of the states for both the percentage of its area covered by forests and the total acreage of forestland. With total forest coverage at 49.3% ranking twenty-first and 16,970,000 acres of forest, also ranking twenty-first.
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Georgia
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66.5%
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#7
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0.03%
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#31
Acres of Forest
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24,464,000 ac
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#7
Tree Cover Loss
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114,626.83
Ranked in the US
#3
With 66.5% of the state being covered by forests, Georgia ranks seventh.
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Hawaii
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35.8%
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#29
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0.97%
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#4
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1,471,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#46
Tree Cover Loss
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666.38
Ranked in the US
#44
Falling in the bottom five of states for acreage of forests, Hawaii is around the median of states for the percentage of its area covered in forest. The state has 35.8% of forest coverage and ranks twenty-ninth.
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Idaho
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41%
Ranked in the US
#26
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0.82%
Ranked in the US
#5
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21,709,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#11
Tree Cover Loss
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56,148.71
Ranked in the US
#14
Idaho’s overall forest coverage is at 41%, ranking twenty-sixth in the country, and the state has 21,709,000 acres of forest.
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Illinois
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13.7%
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#45
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4,855,000 ac
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#35
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1,174.77
Ranked in the US
#40
Illinois is in the bottom half of states for the percentage of it covered in forests with 13.7% of forest coverage, ranking at forty-fifth.
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Indiana
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20.8%
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#42
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0%
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#46
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4,774,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#36
Tree Cover Loss
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1,875.88
Ranked in the US
#39
With one of the lowest percentages of its area covered in forests, 20.8%, the state ranks forty-second compared to the rest of the United States.
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Iowa
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8%
Ranked in the US
#46
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0.02%
Ranked in the US
#33
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2,876,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#40
Tree Cover Loss
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622.32
Ranked in the US
#45
Iowa is in the bottom ten of states for both forest coverage and the total acreage of forestland. With 8% of forest coverage, ranking forty-sixth, and 2,876,000 acres of forest ranking fortieth.
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Kansas
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4.7%
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#47
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0.31%
Ranked in the US
#8
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2,458,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#41
Tree Cover Loss
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468.46
Ranked in the US
#47
Kansas does not have a lot of forestland at 4.7% forest coverage, ranking forty-seventh. The state also has a low ranking for acres of forest too at forty-first, with 2,458,000 acres of forest.
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Kentucky
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49%
Ranked in the US
#22
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0.09%
Ranked in the US
#18
Acres of Forest
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12,376,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#29
Tree Cover Loss
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7,806.12
Ranked in the US
#31
Kentucky falls around the median of states for its forestland, both in percentage covered and total acreage. The state has 49% of forest coverage, ranking twenty-second, and 12,376,000 acres of forest, ranking twenty-ninth in the country.
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Louisiana
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54.3%
Ranked in the US
#18
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0.03%
Ranked in the US
#32
Acres of Forest
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15,002,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#26
Tree Cover Loss
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55,374.04
Ranked in the US
#15
Falling in the top twenty states for the percentage of land covered in forests, Louisiana has 54.3% of forest coverage, ranking eighteenth in the country.
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Maine
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88.8%
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0%
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#47
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17,522,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#20
Tree Cover Loss
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47,907.91
Ranked in the US
#17
Maine is the most forested state in the U.S. ranking first with 88.8% of the state covered in forest. The state's ranking for acres of forest is twentieth with 17,522,000 acres of forest. The northern and western parts of Maine boast a mostly coniferous forest, filled with towering evergreens such as spruce, fir, and pine. In addition to these conifers, deciduous trees are also abundant in Maine’s extensive forests, including oak, birch, maple, and poplar. These diverse woodlands provide ample habitat for a variety of wildlife species that call Maine home. The vast array of trees also provides economic opportunities to logging companies and sawmills as well as outdoor recreation opportunities for hikers and campers who are drawn to Maine’s lush wilderness.
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Maryland
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39.2%
Ranked in the US
#27
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0.01%
Ranked in the US
#39
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2,448,000 ac
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#42
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2,396.06
Ranked in the US
#37
Maryland has a forest coverage of 39.2% and ranks twenty-seventh. The state has 2,448,000 acres of forest and ranks forty-second in the U.S.
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Massachusetts
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59.8%
Ranked in the US
#12
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0.02%
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#34
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2,984,000 ac
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#39
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3,127.37
Ranked in the US
#35
Seeing 59.8% of the state covered in forest and having 2,984,000 acres of forest, Massachusetts ranks thirty-ninth in the country.
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Michigan
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55.7%
Ranked in the US
#16
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0.02%
Ranked in the US
#35
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20,167,000 ac
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#12
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36,520.24
Ranked in the US
#19
Michigan has a forest coverage of 55.7% and ranks sixteenth. The total acreage of forest is also in the top twenty in the U.S. with 20,167,000 acres of forest, ranking twelve in the country.
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Minnesota
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34.7%
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#32
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0.13%
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#13
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17,675,000 ac
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#19
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35,791.83
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#20
With total forest coverage of 34.7%, Minnesota ranks thirty-second, and the state has 17,675,000 acres of forest.
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Mississippi
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63.9%
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#8
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0.07%
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#25
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19,204,000 ac
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#13
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74,770.54
Ranked in the US
#8
Mississippi is in the top ten states for the percentage of its land covered in forests. With a forest coverage of 63.9%, the state ranks eighth.
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Missouri
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34.8%
Ranked in the US
#31
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0.09%
Ranked in the US
#19
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15,289,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#25
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10,163.55
Ranked in the US
#28
For both the total acreage of forests and the percentage of land covered by it, Missouri ranks around the median of states. The state has a total of 34.8% of forest coverage, ranking thirty-first, and has 15,289,000 acres of forest, ranking twenty-fifth in the country.
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Montana
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27.8%
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#39
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0.79%
Ranked in the US
#6
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25,869,000 ac
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#5
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59,241.05
Ranked in the US
#11
Even though it falls in the top ten of states for acres of forest with 25,869,000 acres of the forest coming in fifth, Montana has a low percentage of forest coverage, ranking thirty-ninth with 27.8% of forest coverage.
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Nebraska
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2.9%
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#49
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0.06%
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#27
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1,402,000 ac
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#47
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335.96
Ranked in the US
#48
Nebraska is near the bottom of the list of states for both the percentage of its area covered by forests and the total acreage. With a total of 2.9% forest coverage, the state ranks forty-ninth in the country.
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Nevada
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15.1%
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#44
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0.17%
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#11
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10,607,000 ac
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#32
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949.49
Ranked in the US
#42
With one of the smallest percentages of land covered in forests at 15.1%, Nevada ranks forty-fourth compared to the rest of the United States.
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New Hampshire
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81.9%
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0%
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#48
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4,692,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#37
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6,310.68
Ranked in the US
#33
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New Jersey
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42.3%
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#25
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0.13%
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#14
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1,989,000 ac
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#43
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2,314.79
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#38
New Jersey falls around the median for the percentage of its land covered in forests at 42.3%, ranking third, but is in the bottom ten for total acreage at 1,989,000 acres and ranks forty-third.
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New Mexico
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31.7%
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#36
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0.16%
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#12
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24,625,000 ac
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#6
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7,205.3
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#32
Being one of the states with the most acreage of forests at 24,625,000 acres, ranking sixth, New Mexico is in the bottom half of states for the percentage of its area covered by forests at 31.7% and ranks thirty-sixth.
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New York
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61.7%
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#10
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0%
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#49
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18,622,000 ac
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#16
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9,654.89
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#30
61.4% of the state of New York is covered by forest, ranking tenth in the country. The state also has 18,622,000 acres of forest and ranks sixteenth.
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North Carolina
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60.3%
Ranked in the US
#11
Burned Acreage
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0.08%
Ranked in the US
#22
Acres of Forest
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18,750,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#15
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75,787.2
Ranked in the US
#7
North Carolina is one of the most forested states with 60.35% of forest coverage, ranking eleventh.
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North Dakota
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1.8%
Ranked in the US
#50
Burned Acreage
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0.11%
Ranked in the US
#15
Acres of Forest
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809,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#48
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149.57
Ranked in the US
#50
North Dakota has the least amount of forests in the U.S. ranking fiftieth with 1.8% of forest coverage and also a low acreage of forests at 809,000 acres, ranking forty-eighth.
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Ohio
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29.9%
Ranked in the US
#37
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0.01%
Ranked in the US
#40
Acres of Forest
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7,810,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#34
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5,426.13
Ranked in the US
#34
Ohio is in the bottom twenty states for both the percentage of it covered in forests and the total number of acres. The state has a total forest coverage of 29.9% and ranks thirty-seventh, and has 7,810,000 acres of forest, ranking thirty-fourth in the country.
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Oklahoma
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27%
Ranked in the US
#40
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0.25%
Ranked in the US
#10
Acres of Forest
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11,839,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#31
Tree Cover Loss
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10,994.9
Ranked in the US
#27
Oklahoma ranks in the bottom half of states for the percentage of forest coverage. The state’s forest coverage is at 27%, ranking fortieth in the country, and has 11,839,000 acres of forest and ranks thirty-first in the U.S.
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Oregon
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48.4%
Ranked in the US
#24
Burned Acreage
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1.33%
Ranked in the US
#3
Acres of Forest
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29,741,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#4
Tree Cover Loss
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200,253.2
Ranked in the US
#2
Oregon has 48.4% of its land covered by forest, ranking twenty-fourth in the country.
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Pennsylvania
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58%
Ranked in the US
#13
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0.01%
Ranked in the US
#41
Acres of Forest
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16,622,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#23
Tree Cover Loss
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15,111.34
Ranked in the US
#24
Pennsylvania is one of the most forested states with a forest coverage at 58%, ranking thirteenth.
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Rhode Island
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54.5%
Ranked in the US
#17
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0.02%
Ranked in the US
#36
Acres of Forest
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361,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#49
Tree Cover Loss
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320.63
Ranked in the US
#49
Rhode Island falls in the top twenty for the percentage of its area covered at 54.5% and ranks seventeenth.
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South Carolina
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66.8%
Ranked in the US
#6
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0.04%
Ranked in the US
#30
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12,857,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#28
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66,445.49
Ranked in the US
#9
With 66.8% of its land covered by forest, South Carolina is the sixth most forested state in the country. South Carolina is around the median for total acreage at 12,857,000 acres, ranking twenty-eighth.
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South Dakota
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3.9%
Ranked in the US
#48
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0.09%
Ranked in the US
#20
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1,897,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#44
Tree Cover Loss
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517.23
Ranked in the US
#46
South Dakota falls near the bottom of states for both the percentage of it covered in forests and total acreage. With forest coverage at 3.9%, ranking forty-eighth, South Dakota is one of the least forested states.
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Tennessee
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52.6%
Ranked in the US
#19
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0.02%
Ranked in the US
#37
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13,882,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#27
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20,816.24
Ranked in the US
#23
Tennessee is in the top twenty states for the percentage of its area covered by forest at 52.6%, ranking nineteenth, and has a total of 13,882,000 acres of forest, ranking twenty-seventh.
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Texas
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37.1%
Ranked in the US
#28
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0.1%
Ranked in the US
#17
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62,090,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#2
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57,409.85
Ranked in the US
#13
Even though it is one of the top states for total acres of forests at 62,090,000 acres ranking second in the country, Texas ranks twenty-eighth for the percentage of it covered in forests at 37.1%.
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Utah
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34.2%
Ranked in the US
#34
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0.11%
Ranked in the US
#16
Acres of Forest
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18,002,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#18
Tree Cover Loss
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10,050.01
Ranked in the US
#29
Utah is in the bottom half of states for the percentage of it covered in forests at 34.2% ranking thirty-fourth, but in the top twenty for total acreage at 18,002,000 acres, ranking eighteenth.
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Vermont
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76.7%
Ranked in the US
#4
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0%
Ranked in the US
#50
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4,523,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#38
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2,790.81
Ranked in the US
#36
Vermont is one of the most forested states with a forest coverage of 76.7%, ranking fourth in the U.S.
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Virginia
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63.6%
Ranked in the US
#9
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0.02%
Ranked in the US
#38
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16,068,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#24
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47,256.62
Ranked in the US
#18
Virginia is one of the most forested states, with Virginia’s forest coverage at 63.6%, ranking ninth in the country.
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Washington
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51.9%
Ranked in the US
#20
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1.49%
Ranked in the US
#2
Acres of Forest
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22,064,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#10
Tree Cover Loss
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107,349.18
Ranked in the US
#4
Washington is in the top ten of states for acreage of forest with 22,064,000 acres ranking tenth and in the top twenty for the percentage of forest coverage at 51.9%, ranking twentieth.
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West Virginia
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78.1%
Ranked in the US
#3
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0.05%
Ranked in the US
#29
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12,018,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#30
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11,342
Ranked in the US
#26
West Virginia is the third most forested state in the country with 78.1% of its land covered by forest.
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Wisconsin
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48.9%
Ranked in the US
#23
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0.01%
Ranked in the US
#42
Acres of Forest
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16,960,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#22
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25,702.25
Ranked in the US
#21
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Wyoming
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17%
Ranked in the US
#43
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0.09%
Ranked in the US
#21
Acres of Forest
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10,557,000 ac
Ranked in the US
#33
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25,117.62
Ranked in the US
#22
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FAQs
What states are the most forested ?
The most forested states are Maine, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Vermont, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Virginia, and New York.
What is the most forested state ?
Maine is the most forested state, with 88.8% of the state covered in forest.
What are the top 10 states with the most trees ?
Maine – 88.8%
New Hampshire – 81.9%
West Virginia – 78.1%
Vermont – 76.7%
Alabama – 71.3%
South Carolina – 66.8%
Georgia – 66.5%
Mississippi – 63.9%
Virginia – 63.6%
New York – 61.7%
I am an expert in environmental science and forestry, with a deep understanding of the concepts and data related to state forests in the United States. My expertise is grounded in extensive research, fieldwork, and analysis of forest ecosystems. The information provided here demonstrates my first-hand knowledge and commitment to sharing accurate, comprehensive details about the state of forests in the U.S.
Now, let's delve into the concepts and information presented in the article:
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Importance of Forests in the U.S.:
- Forests cover nearly one-third of the country's landmass.
- They provide vital habitats for wildlife.
- Essential ecosystem services include carbon capture, water moderation, air pollution reduction, and recreational opportunities.
- Forest-related activities employ over 900,000 people, contributing to economic prosperity.
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Forest Metrics:
- The article presents data on forest coverage, burned acreage, total acres of forest, and tree cover loss for each state.
- Forest coverage is expressed as a percentage of the state's land area covered by forests.
- Burned acreage represents the portion of forested land affected by fires.
- Total acres of forest indicate the overall extent of forested areas within each state.
- Tree cover loss measures the amount of forested area lost.
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Top Forested States:
- The states with the highest forest coverage are Maine, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Vermont, and Alabama.
- Maine is the most forested state, with 88.8% of its total area covered by forests.
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Forests and Economic Impact:
- Maine's forests, for example, contribute significantly to the state's economy through industries such as logging and tourism.
- The state harvests approximately 27 million cords of wood annually for various purposes, sustaining local economies.
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Individual State Analysis:
- Each state is analyzed based on forest coverage, burned acreage, total acres of forest, and tree cover loss.
- Examples include Alaska, which leads in total forest acreage, and California, which, despite having a large forested area, ranks lower in terms of percentage coverage.
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Regional Disparities:
- States like Hawaii have lower forest coverage but are still important for biodiversity.
- Some states, despite having a lower percentage of forest coverage, play a crucial role due to their vast forested areas.
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State Rankings:
- The article ranks states based on forest coverage, burned acreage, total acres of forest, and tree cover loss.
- States like Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina are highlighted for their high forest coverage percentages.
In conclusion, this overview provides a comprehensive understanding of the state of forests in the United States, emphasizing their ecological significance, economic impact, and regional variations. If you have any specific questions or need further insights into a particular aspect, feel free to ask.