Forests cover over half of Pennsylvania, totaling 16.6 million acres. More than 70 pecent of forested land is privately owned. Forest cover was as high as 90 percent before European settlement in the 17th century, and as low as 32 percent in 1907.
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75% or more
50% to 74%
25% to 49%
Less than 25%
SOURCES: U.S. Forest Service; Center for Private Forests; Pennsylvania State University