STATE FORESTS
Nearly 2.7 million acres, or 43% of Maryland's land surface, is forest. Oak and hickory are the dominant hardwoods, making up 60% of forested areas. Loblolly pine is the most prevalent softwood and is the predominant forest tree on the Eastern Shore. Chief forest products are lumber, pulpwood, and piling. The total value of all manufacturing relating to wood and forest products in the State exceeds $500,000,000 annually.
The State Forest and Park Service of the Department of Natural Resources is responsible for six State forests, one State forest nursery, and six demonstration forests covering 134,006 acres. Demonstration forests show landowners the short- and long-term effects of sound forest and wildlife management practices.
Loblolly Pine Tree, Prince George's County,
Maryland, 1998. Photo by Diane P. Frese.
Maryland has six State forests.
ALLEGANY COUNTY
CECIL COUNTY
- Elk Neck State Forest (North East) (410) 287-5333
GARRETT COUNTY
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
WORCESTER COUNTY
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland at a Glance
Maryland Manual On-Line, 1999
July 6, 1999
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