This is a list of existing old-growth ("virgin") forests, or remnants of forest, of at least 10 acres (4.0 hectares). Ecoregion information from "Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World".
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Australia
In Australia, the 1992 National Forest Policy Statement (NFPS) made specific provision for the protection of old growth forests. The NFPS initiated a process for undertaking assessments of forests for conservation values, including old growth values. A working group of state and Australian Government agencies took the NFPS definition into consideration in developing a definition that was accepted by all governments (JANIS 1997).
In 2008, only a relatively small area (15%) of Australia's forests (mostly tall, wet forests) had been assessed for old-growth values.
Of the 23Â million hectares (57Â million acres) of forest in Australia assessed for their old-growth status, 5Â million hectares (12Â million acres) (22%) is classified as old-growth. Almost half of Australia's identified old-growth forest is in NSW, mostly on public land. More than 73% of Australia's identified old-growth forests are in formal or informal nature conservation reserves.
In 2001, Western Australia became the first state in Australia to cease logging in old-growth forests.
The term "old-growth forests" is rarely used in New Zealand, instead, "The Bush" is used to refer to native forests. There are large contiguous areas of forest cover that are protected areas.
Eurasia
North America
Canada
United States
Central America
South America
See also
- List of oldest trees
- Old-Growth Forest Network
Notes
References
- Davis, Mary Byrd (1996). Eastern Old-Growth Forests: Prospects For Rediscovery And Recovery. Island Press. ISBNÂ 978-1-55963-409-0.Â
- Eifert, Larry (2000). Field Guide to Old-Growth Forests: Exploring Ancient Forest Ecosystems from California to the Pacific Northwest. Sasquatch Books. ISBNÂ 978-1-57061-234-3.Â
- "Redwood National Park Frequently Asked Questions". U.S. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-01-17.Â
- "Saddler's Woods". Saddler's Woods Conservation Association. Retrieved 2008-01-17.Â