OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mountain states are considered to include: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Sometimes West River, South Dakota is also included. The words “Mountain states” generally refer to the U.S. States which encompass the U.S. Rocky Mountains.

Detailed explanation-2: -National forests cover 15% of Arizona, mostly mountains or plateaus over 6, 000 feet but also large areas of desert between Phoenix and Flagstaff.