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U.S. Has Plenty of Hardwood, but Much of It's Not For Sale

Informally Refereed

Abstract

This article discusses the hardwood timber resource situation in the U.S. and reasons why less than 40% of the timber is available for cutting. It also discusses the U.S. hardwoods which are in the greatest demand as well as characteristics of U.S. hardwoods.

Citation

Araman, Philip A.; Tansey, John. 1991. U.S. Has Plenty of Hardwood, but Much of It''s Not For Sale. Forest Industries. 118(9): 16-17.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/31