Title

MR412: Wood Properties of Red Pine

Authors

Takele Deresse
Robert K. Shepard

Files

Description

This report describes important physical and mechanical properties of red pine (Pinus resinosa Ait.) and the factors that influence the variation in these properties. Some results from a recently completed study on red pine in Maine are presented to help illustrate and explain some of the more important concepts and relationships. In addition to studies specific to red pine, important findings on other conifers are presented for comparison with red pine and to provide a more comprehensive review of conifer wood properties. The studies on the other coniferous species help to highlight the sources of wood property variation. With the current emphasis on intensive management and shortened rotations, forest managers must give increased attention to the factors that affect wood properties and ultimately the suitability of the wood for intended uses.

Document Type

Report

Rights and Access Note

Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. No known restrictions on publication.

Volume

412

Publication Date

1999

Publisher

Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station

City

Orono

Keywords

red pine, Pinus resinosa, Maine

Disciplines

Forest Management

Recommended Citation

Deresse, T., and R.K. Shepard. 1999. Wood properties of red pine (Pinus resinosa Ait.). Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station Miscellaneous Report 412.