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Family Forest Facts |
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Significant Acreage - About 42% of the nation's forestlands are family owned and cover an area larger than the states of Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho combined |
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Many Owners - There are more than 10 million family forest owners |
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Small Tracts - 9 out of 10 family forest owners own small tracts between 1-99 acres |
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Near Urban Centers - A large portion of family forestland is located near urban areas |
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Concentrated in the South & East - Approximately 88% of family forestland is located in the eastern and southern U.S. |
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Diverse Ownership Objectives - Most family forest owners cite scenic beauty, biodiversity conservation, preservation, privacy, and family legacy as the primary reasons for owning land |
