Classifying nonindustrial private forestland by tract size.

Abstract

Nonindustrial privately owned forests in E Oklahoma were categorized by tract size into 3 groups within which management objectives were similar. These were: 10 to 50 acres -timberland essentially not managed commercially; 51 to 700 acres-significant amount of commercial management, but with some size-related problems; and 700 or more acres-rather extensive commercial management. The 51- to 700-acre group seems to be the most receptive to assistance programs aimed at improving management. Similar groups can probably be developed in other parts of the country. -Author