Total Pastureland acreage declined from 5,634,500 acres in 1982 to 5,167,500 acres in 2007, a loss of 467,000 acres equaling an 8% decrease. (Figure 6) The largest loss in a 5-year period occurred during 1992-1997 with a loss of 204,700 acres. (Figure 7) Pasture land was converted to other landuse categories, primarily forest and developed lands shown in Figure 8.
(Figure 6) - Pastureland
(Figure 7) - Loss of Pastureland by 5-year Intervals
(Figure 8) - Net Loss of Pastureland to other Landuse, 1982-2007