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Abstract

In Alabama, forests cover 22.8 million acres, approximately 68% of the total land mass. From the high elevations of the Appalachian Mountain plateau, in the unique soils of the Black Belt region, and in the sandy areas of the coastal plain, forests thrive in practically every known ecological environment in the state. Robust hardwood species of the north are flourishing on mountain slopes next to streams while the tall pine plantations of the south are growing on well-managed sites. Even naturally regenerated stands bloom on unforgotten lands providing a gamut of trees and flora.