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Statistical procedure used for analyzing the data was analysis of variance statistical tests.;The results show that 4 of the 48 problem statements were rated as severe problems with a mean between 3.51 and 4.00. The highest ranked problem statement was \"worker's compensation rates that border on being prohibitive,\" with a mean ranking of 3.72. \"Negative publicity aimed at forestry practices from uninformed sources\" received the second highest ranking with a mean of 3.57. The third highest ranked statement \"poor harvesting techniques with little regard for desired future conditions\" received a mean of 3.55. \"The over use of diameter-limit cutting that takes faster growing higher value hardwoods and leaves the undesirable species and cull trees in the stand\" ranked fourth and received a score of 3.51. Of the 48 statements identified, 28 were rated as moderate problems, 15 were rated as slight problems and one was rated as not a problem.;West Virginia Service Foresters consider the major problem in the forestry sector in West Virginia to be workers compensation rates that border on being prohibitive. There is a perceived lack of service foresters and a perceived shortfall in landowner education concerning forest management and timber harvesting.","abstract_html":"This study was designed to identify problems facing the forest sector in West Virginia as perceived by West Virginia Division of Forestry Service Foresters.;The descriptive method of research using questionnaire techniques was utilized in the study. Data were obtained from 48 service foresters (73% response).;Overall means were determined for each statement. The population was assumed a sample of service foresters at a point in time, thus the use of inferential statistics. Statistical procedure used for analyzing the data was analysis of variance statistical tests.;The results show that 4 of the 48 problem statements were rated as severe problems with a mean between 3.51 and 4.00. The highest ranked problem statement was "worker's compensation rates that border on being prohibitive," with a mean ranking of 3.72. "Negative publicity aimed at forestry practices from uninformed sources" received the second highest ranking with a mean of 3.57. The third highest ranked statement "poor harvesting techniques with little regard for desired future conditions" received a mean of 3.55. "The over use of diameter-limit cutting that takes faster growing higher value hardwoods and leaves the undesirable species and cull trees in the stand" ranked fourth and received a score of 3.51. 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