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Statistics About The Most Forested States
The most forested states in the US are Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, with forest cover ranging from 72% to 89% of total land area.
In this post, we explore the forested landscape of various states in the US, based on statistics from 2020. From Alaska leading the pack with nearly 69% forest cover to West Virginia boasting 75% forestland, we delve into the diverse forestry profiles across different regions. Let’s take a closer look at how trees shape the natural environment in these states.
Statistic 1
"As of 2020, Alaska is the most forested state in the US, with 68.95% of the state's land covered by forests."
Statistic 2
"Maine has the second largest forest cover in the US, making up 65.95% of the state's total land area."
Statistic 3
"Washington state's forests cover approximately 52.02% of the state's total area."
Statistic 4
"Montana has approximately 25.89% of its land covered by forests."
Statistic 5
"California has 31.45% of its land covered by forests."
Statistic 6
"Forests cover approximately 31% of the state of New Mexico."
Statistic 7
"Forests cover around 31.7% of the land in Arizona."
Statistic 8
"New Hampshire's forests cover around 84% of the state."
Statistic 9
"West Virginia is about 75% forest."
Statistic 10
"Forestland makes up 41% of the land area in North Carolina."
Statistic 11
"Indiana is 21.1% forested."
Statistic 12
"Mississippi is 65% forested."
Statistic 13
"In Kentucky, approximately half of the state, or 49%, is forested."