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The Idaho Forest:
A Sustainable Resource
The chart below presents a historical perspective on the net volume of softwood timber harvested
by each of Idaho's forest landowing segments.
Note that the amount of harvestable timber has not changed significantly since 1952,
indicating that Idaho's forests are productive, well-managed, and a sustainable resource.
Net Volume, Softwood Sawtimber, By Owner
(In Millions of Board Feet) |
| Year |
All
Owners |
National
Forest |
Forest
Industry |
Non-Industrial
Private* |
Other
Public* |
| 1992 |
139,145 |
N/A |
10,495 |
12,600 |
14,663 |
| 1987 |
139,582 |
101,659 |
9,888 |
11,858 |
16,117 |
| 1977 |
139,049 |
95,430 |
13,290 |
15,904 |
14,425 |
| 1962 |
139,794 |
93,731 |
16,090 |
15,501 |
14,472 |
| 1952 |
137,701 |
89,475 |
17,664 |
15,502 |
15,060 |
* Indian lands are included in the Non-Industrial Private sector for 1992 only. For all other years, Indian lands are included in the Other Public sector.
 
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