Pacific Northwest Research Station

Title: Area of old-growth forests in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Author: Bolsinger, Charles L.; Waddell, Karen L.

Date: 1993

Source: Res. Bull. PNW-RB-197. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 26 p

Station ID: RB-PNW-197

Description: Area of old-growth forests in California, Oregon, and Washington has declined significantly in the second half of the 20th century. This report summarizes available information on old-growth forest area by ownership in California, Oregon, and Washington. Old-growth definitions used by the various owners and agencies are provided.

Keywords: Old growth, inventory, forest stands, forest area, California, Oregon, Washington

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Bolsinger, Charles L.; Waddell, Karen L.  1993.  Area of old-growth forests in California, Oregon, and Washington..   Res. Bull. PNW-RB-197. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 26 p