Oklahoma forest service continues inventory
Healthy forests are an asset to Oklahoma, state forester says
What type of forest or woodland is present in our county? What tree species? Is our forest healthy?
These and many other questions will be answered as a forest inventory and analysis crew from Oklahoma Forestry Services begins collecting data on plots in Cleveland, Grady, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Payne and Pottawatomie counties.
Foresters began this important data collection in 2009. Each year, foresters continue gathering information about the amount of land under forest cover, the type of forests and tree species that are present, tree size, invasive species and forest health issues.
“Healthy forests and woodlands provide Oklahoma with many valuable goods and services,” said State Forester George Geissler. “We are collecting information about our forests in all 77 counties, which will improve our planning and management strategies and ensure our citizens receive the greatest benefit possible.”
The analysis is conducted on randomly located plots across private, industrial, and public lands and includes forested and nonforested areas. Private landowners are contacted if a plot falls on their land. The information gathered is used to determine status and trends of forests in Oklahoma, and contributes data for similar nationwide efforts of the USDA Forest Service.
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