Does white pine have commercial value?
The white pine is characterized by its height (commonly 80 to 120 feet tall) and the strong, clear lumber it produces. A century ago in America, white pine was the straightest, the most desirable, the best for buiding homes and churches and barns. The first cuttings supplied the needs of wood-starved Europe and were used to build British and American ships; the last were used to build America’s heartland.(1) Even today, as homes built during that time are renovated, you will find structural testaments to the lasting value of white pine. White pine today is used in specialized applications — in consumer products such as doors, decorative moldings and furniture. Rajala Companies also produces thin slices, or veneer, of white pine, a process that greatly extends the value of a single white pine tree.
