West Virginia’s Forests Are Maturing

Saw timber-size trees were 70% of the state’s timberland in 2000, up from 44% in 1975
In 2000, 44% of the state’s timberland was considered fully stocked, up from 30% in 1989
Average volumes per acre on timberland also have steadily increased over the last half century

Saw timber-size trees were 70% of the state’s timberland in 2000, up from 44% in 1975