Kentucky Timber Facts: Over 50 percent of Kentucky is forested with more than 12 million acres. 92 percent of that is owned by private landowners. Hardwood trees account for 92 percent of the total volume of growing stock. Oak/Hickory is the dominant forest type; accounting for 77 percent of Kentucky’s timberland. Timber growth to timber harvest ratio is 2.1 to 1. Over 40,000 Kentuckians are employed in the wood products industry. Kentucky ranks in the top five hardwood lumber producers in the United States. Selling Timber Is Easy....Getting The Best Price Is Not! Let NGF help you get the best price for your Ohio, Kentucky & West Virginia timber! |