This report summarizes a 2000 inventory of the forest resources of a 21-county area of Alabama. Major findings are highlighted in text and graphics; detailed data are presented in 49 tables.

This report summarizes a 2000 inventory of the forest resources of a 15-county area of Alabama. Major findings are highlighted in text and graphics; detailed data are presented in 49 tables.

The southern forest resource assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of the history, status, and likely future of forests in the Southern United States. Twenty-three chapters address questions regarding social/economic systems, terrestrial ecosystems, water and aquatic ecosystems, forest health, and timber management; 2 additional chapters provide a background on history and fire. Each chapter surveys pertinent literature and data, accesses conditions, identifies research needs, and examines the implications for southern forests and the benefits they provide.