1. Forests & Forestry
Chapter 1

2. Forestry Definition
The art and science of managing forests to have a continuous high quality and quantity forest products and services.
Lets get the best out of the resources we have while managing social, economic, and environmental concerns.

3. Single vs. Multiple Use Forest
Single use forests are managed for one purpose. Examples: timber, watersheds, wildlife habitat, recreation, erosion control, etc.
Multiple use forests are managed for more than one purpose

4. Forestry Schools Cornell University started Forestry in 1898
48 accredited institutions in the U.S.
Wanakena Ranger School
Paul Smith University

5. Rising Demand for Wood 1940 the nation supplied all its wood
In 2000, the U.S. imports 4.2 billion cubic feet; roughly 23% of the U.S. production
2014 statistics:
9,200 logging camps
1,200 sawmills
450 plywood plants
35 pulp mills

6. Timberland are those forest lands capable of producing wood in excess of 20 cubic feet/acre/year.
540 million acres of timberland
Timberlands are producing ½ of their potential
7% makes up reserved forest land
25% of forest land does not make timberland

8. Region Compared to Total
Acres (x1000) Forest Acres
Total 2,263, ,664 (22%)
North % 32%
South % 40%
Rocky Mtns % 14%
Pacific Coast % 14%

9. Timberland Ownership Private Industrial Nat. For. North 71% 9% 6%
South 71% 18% 6%
Rocky Mtns. 26% % 61%
Pacific Coast 10% 17% 44%

10. Distribution of forest types in the southern states

11. Definitions
Pulpwood is wood cut or prepared primarily for manufacture into wood pulp, for subsequent manufacture
Pulp is Mechanically ground or chemically digested wood used in the manufacture of paper and allied products. Bleached pulp is used for rayon and other chemical uses.

12. Definitions Softwood Hardwood Conifers
Trees that have leaves in the form of needles (usually retains leaves in the winter)
Hardwood
Deciduous
Trees that have broad leaves (usually loses leaves in the winter)

13. Definitions Veneer A thin sheet of wood cut
Used to cover lower grade lumber
Generally expensive

14. The South supports 40% of the nation’s timberland
1/3 of the US population
5,000 primary wood industries
84% of softwood pulpwood
53% of softwood sawlogs
65% of softwood veneer
68% of hardwood pulpwood
50% of hardwood sawlogs
56% of hardwood veneer
58% of all raw products produced

15. Beneficial Influences of Trees
Influence on Climate
Control of Runoff
Retention of Snow Melt
Environment for Fish
Flood Retention and Water Flow
Wildlife & Songbird Habitat
Prevention of Soil & Wind Erosion
Removal of Gas Pollutants & Particulates

16. Economic Value of Forests
Products derived from trees make money through:
Structures
Paper
Sports Equipment
Furniture
Fuel
Maple Sugar

17. Forestry in the US 1625 first sawmill (Jamestown, VA)
1803 first steam-powered circular saw
Peaked in 1909 with:
46 billion bf
50,000 mills
½ million workers

18. Federal Forestry
1799 $200,000 to buy reserves of live oak in South Carolina and Georgia
1881 Division of Forestry in Dept. of Agriculture
1901 Bureau of Forestry (1905 Forest Service)

19. State Forestry
1885 California, Colorado, Ohio, and New York established the first forestry agencies.
1911 Weeks Law. $ to state for forestry fire prevention
1937 Cooperative Farm Forestry Act (1950 Cooperative Forest Management Act)
1973 Forest Incentive Program for tree planting and forest management with small forest-land owners.

20. Forest Practice Laws
Most laws were generated to preserve ship making materials
Most forest regulations started less than 30 years ago
1972 EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) was established
All forest management activities are under the term “silviculture”

21. Urban Forestry Benefits Detriments
Economic – cooling (air, pavement, buildings), Reducing glare, wind (snow drifting, storms)
Environmental – shading and better water retention,
Wildlife – pleasing plus allows a place for wildlife
Aesthetic/Social – increases land value and tourism
Detriments
Damage – down trees/limbs
Fall Foliage – removal of leaves
Removal Expenses – old trees and replacement costs

22. The End