Product Overview
Description
Pinus radiata is a versatile, fast-growing, medium-density softwood, suitable for a wide range of uses.
Its silviculture reflects a century of research, observation and practice. It is often considered a model for growers of other plantation species. It is the most widely planted pine in the world, valued for rapid growth and desirable lumber and pulp qualities.
Commercial Uses
As timber Pinus radiata is suitable for a wide variety of uses, and has a resinous fragrance while being worked. It holds screws and nails well and takes paint and stain without difficulty, and modern kiln dried timber is very easy to work.
Pinus radiata is used in house construction as weatherboards, posts, beams or plywood, in fencing, retaining walls, for concrete formers.
Higher grade timber is used in house construction.
Lower grade timber is converted to pulp to make newsprint.
Wood Origin
These logs are sourced from Ecuador. The forests are located above 2500m and the soil pH level supports high quality tree growth.The forests have around 3.5 million trees, so there is an opportunity for buyers to secure ongoing and long-term supply.






