STATE FORESTS

[color photograph of loblolly pine tree]

Nearly 2.7 million acres, or 43% of Maryland's land surface, is forest. Oak and hickory are the dominant hardwoods, making up 60% of forested areas. Loblolly pine is the most prevalent softwood and is the predominant forest tree on the Eastern Shore. Chief forest products are lumber, pulpwood, and piling. The total value of all manufacturing relating to wood and forest products in the State exceeds $500,000,000 annually.

The State Forest and Park Service of the Department of Natural Resources is responsible for six State forests, one State forest nursery, and six demonstration forests covering 134,006 acres. Demonstration forests show landowners the short- and long-term effects of sound forest and wildlife management practices.
Loblolly Pine Tree, Prince George's County,
Maryland, 1998. Photo by Diane P. Frese.

Maryland has six State forests.

ALLEGANY COUNTY

Green Ridge State Forest (Flintstone) (301) 478-3124

CECIL COUNTY

Elk Neck State Forest (North East) (410) 287-5333

GARRETT COUNTY

Savage River State Forest (Grantsville) (301) 895-5759
Potomac-Garrett State Forest (Oakland) (301) 334-2038

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

Cedarville State Forest (Upper Marlboro) (301) 888-1410

WORCESTER COUNTY

Pocomoke River State Forest (Snow Hill) (410) 632-2566

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