In 1933, this area at the heart of the Piney Woods and the East Texas forest industry consisted of cutover forests and worked-out farms. That year, the Texas Legislature authorized the establishment of national forests in the state. Today, the Angelina, Davy Crockett, Sabine, and Sam Houston forests, the four national forests in Texas, include over 658,000 acres. Under management, net growth exceeds 175,000,000 board feet with a value of over $7,000,000 yearly. In addition, the forests offer extensive recreation areas. U.S. Forest Service offices have been in Lufkin since 1947.