Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Based on the most recent USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) data, here are the states with the highest estimated number of live trees (diameter ≥1 inch):
| Rank | State | Trees (Billions) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 289.4 |
| 2 | Oregon | 198.9 |
| 3 | Alabama | 168.4 |
| 4 | Georgia | 166.4 |
| 5 | Maine | 165.6 |
| 6 | Washington | 162.9 |
| 7 | Mississippi | 158.4 |
| 8 | Michigan | 157.8 |
| 9 | Arkansas | 157.5 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 157.4 |
| 11 | North Carolina | 156.5 |
| 12 | West Virginia | 152.9 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 152.8 |
| 14 | Vermont | 148.5 |
| 15 | Minnesota | 147.4 |
| 16 | Tennessee | 147.3 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 140.9 |
| 18 | Missouri | 140.4 |
| 19 | New York | 138.5 |
| 20 | Virginia | 138.0 |
Note: Counts include all species on forest land. California leads due to vast forested area (33M acres) despite lower density than some eastern states. Data reflects FIA 2017–2021 cycle estimates.