Forest Statistics for the Piedmont of North Carolina, 2002

摘要

This report highlights principal findings of the seventh forest survey of the Piedmont of North Carolina. Field work began in August of 2000 and was completed in December of 2002. Six previous surveys, completed in 1937, 1956, 1964, 1975, 1984, and 1990, provide statistics for measuring changes and trends over the past 65 years. This report primarily emphasizes changes and trends since 1990. It discusses the extent and condition of forest land, associated timber volumes, and rates of timber growth, mortality, and removals.