• From 1985 to 1998, timberland decreased
from 2.9 to 2.1 million acres, but overall
forest
coverage increased (now 3.1 million acres
making up roughly 62% of total land
cover).
• Total estimated trees in Massachusetts:
1,754,720,000 in 1998.
• Over 62 species of “hardwoods” make up
70%
of tree population and 12 species of
“softwoods”
make up the remaining 30%.