Forest Facts
Below are three states in which we procure logs, and some basic information about the forests in each.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
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Total Acres
28.6 Million Acres
15.4 Million Acres
25.34 Million Acres
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Forested Acres
16.7 Million Acres 59%
12 Million Acres 78%
15.72 Million Acres 62%
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% Privately Owned
71%
88%
84%
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% of White Oak
4.25%*
3.2%*
4%*
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Use Ratio
2:1**
1,7:1**
1.26:1**
* Data from 2009. Records show these numbers increasing. (Quercus alba)
** Data reflects usage to renewal ratio. i.e. 2:1 is for every 1 tree harvested 2 are regenerating.