Forestry

Arkansas Forestry Facts

Forests cover 19 million acres (57%) of Arkansas, housing 11.5 billion trees.

Forested land has grown by 1.5 million acres since 1978.

The forestry sector supports 27,000 jobs and contributes $7+ billionto the state economy.

Forest Composition:

• Oak-Hickory: 39%
• Pine: 33%
• Bottomland Hardwood: 16%
• Oak-Pine: 10%
• Cedar: 2%

Ownership Breakdown:

• Private Landowners: 67%
• Forest Industry: 14%
• National Forest: 13%
• Other Public: 6%

Fun Facts:

• For every tree harvested, Arkansas grows 2.6 hardwood and 1.6 pine trees.
• The Ozark and Ouachita regions contain 88% of the state’s forestland.