Table 1. Estimated land area affected by the 1995 Adirondack blowdown, categorized by jurisdiction and extent of wind damage. Data are from aerial photograph interpretation and market value estimation conducted by NYS DEC (DEC EAT 1996).

Area of damage (ha)

Degree of damage

Forest
Preserve

State
Forests

Private
lands

Total


Low (0-30%)

138,900

1250

194,500

334,650

Medium (30-60%)

25,300

850

15,900

42,050

High (60-100%)

9700

600

5000

15,300

Total

173,900

2700

215,400

392,000

Estimated value
($US in millions)

$116.7

$3.0

$77.6

$197.3