Land Mature May 2026

The USDA Forest Service and BLM manage approximately of forest land in the United States.

Mature forests are a developmental stage that precedes old-growth. While definitions vary by forest type, general indicators include: land mature

: Abundance of large, older trees that have moved past the initial "self-thinning" young stage. The USDA Forest Service and BLM manage approximately

: Account for roughly 80 million acres (45% of total federal forest land). land mature

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