what is the econamic importance of pinus
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Pines are very important economically. The wood of many species is used as timber for construction and furniture .Pines are also used in the manufacture of turpentine,rosin,pulp and paper.
One of the most economically important pines of the 1800 was eastern white pine.This pine once dominated forested regions in Pennsylvania,New York New Jersey , much of New England, and south eastern canada.Most of these pines were several hundred years old and 197- 230 ft (60- 70 m) in height.During the 1800s,most of this pine forests were clear - cut and the lumber was used for construction in North America, or was shipped to Europe where lumber was in short supply .Most recently, the Eastern white pine and red have been used for reforestation in parts of eastern North America.
In modern times several other pieces are economically important.The ponderosa pine of the western United States is currently the most economically important pine of North America.The southeastern United States also had economically important pines such as loblolly pine, short leaf pine,slash pine,and long leaf pine.Many of these southeastern pines are cultivated in plantations.Outside of North America, Pinus pinaster of the Mediterranean region and Pinus longifolia from India are major commercial species.