Top 5 Most Forested States in the U.S.

In this piece, we will take a look at the top five forested states in the U.S. For more states, head on over to Top 20 Forested States in the U.S.

5. Montana

Latest Forest Area in Thousand Acres: 25,517

Montana is a mountainous state which is the fourth largest in the U.S. It covers an area of 147 thousand square miles, out of which 25 million acres are covered by forests. Despite its area, the state also ranks quite low in median household income, which stood at $56,539 in 2022. However, although it might have a low median household income, Montana is happy being one of the largest beer brewing states in America. Additionally, its vast forest resources have also spurred the development of a vibrant lumber industry in the area.