Land Mature (2026)

: More open and complex canopy structures compared to dense young forests.

: Abundance of large, older trees that have moved past the initial "self-thinning" young stage. land mature

Mature lands are vital for because older trees store vast amounts of carbon. : More open and complex canopy structures compared

: The Forest Service manages the majority, with 67.4 million acres of mature forest and 24.4 million acres of old-growth. Defining "Mature" Land land mature

: Significant accumulation of aboveground biomass and standing dead wood (snags). Strategic Importance & Threats

: Account for roughly 32 million acres (18% of total federal forest land).