Forested Acreage of Virginia (Historical)
The table below shows data on the forested acreage of Virginia. This information is derived primarily from the U. S. Forest Service Forest Inventory data and several historical references.
| Year | Acres of Forestland |
|---|---|
| 1630 | 24,480,000 |
| 1907 | 14,000,000 |
| 1940 | 14,832,300 |
| 1957 | 16,113,500 |
| 1966 | 16,354,000 |
| 1977 | 16,417,000 |
| 1986 | 16,102,000 |
| 1992 | 16,027,000 |
| 2001 | 15,844,000 |
