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This is a list of areas of existing old-growth forest which include at least 10 acres (4.0 hectares) of old growth. Ecoregion information from "Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World". [1] (NB: The terms "old growth" and "virgin" may have various definitions and meanings throughout the world. See old-growth forest for more information.)
Hardwood forests of the eastern United States can develop old-growth characteristics in 150–500 years. In British Columbia , Canada, old growth is defined as 120 to 140 years of age in the interior of the province where fire is a frequent and natural occurrence.
These vast unbroken reserves of old-growth forest make up the largest virgin forest in the United States, barring only the vast timber reserves in Alaska's Tongass Forest. [ 6 ] The Talimena Scenic Drive , which is Highway 1 in Oklahoma and Highway 88 in Arkansas, is a National Scenic Byway which meanders through the forest.
Deforestation in the United States was affected by many factors. One such factor was the effect, whether positive or negative, that the logging industry has on forests in the country. Logging in the United States is a hotly debated topic as groups who either support or oppose logging argue over its benefits and negative effects.
The Forest Service and federal Bureau of Land Management combined oversee more than 50,000 square miles (129,000 square kilometers) of old growth forests and about 125,000 square miles (324,000 ...
The U.S. Forest Service announced a proposal to conserve and steward old-growth forests including in Pisgah and Nantahala national forests.
In the Eastern United States, more than 99 percent of old-growth forests have been cleared for agricultural or developmental purposes, or have been replaced by second-growth forests. [2] The organization's goal is to ensure that some forests are set aside and protected, allowing them to recover their old-growth characteristics.
Redwood National and State Parks, California, United States. To see some the tallest trees on Earth, head to Redwood National and State Parks. ... and lush old-growth forests. Tucked away in a far ...