Pinus Sylvestris Essay

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Origin Pinus Sylvestris has a very extensive range, the most extensive of all species of the genus Pinus, and maybe even of the whole Pinacae family. It is found growing naturally across Europe, Asia, to the pacific seaboard in the east and from the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia all the way down to the Mediterranean, however as the vernacular name suggests, Scots Pine finds its origins in Scotland, in the region north of the Firths of Forth and Clyde. There has been much argument among ecologists regarding the origin of the Pinus Sylvestris, because it has not always been easy to determine whether a pinewood is genuinely native, however taking into consideration historical records, the age structure of present woodlands (native pinewoods are uneven aged), and the fact that Pinus Sylvestris is present in inaccessible areas in the region north of the Firths of Forth and Clyde, we can then conclude that indeed, it originated there. Site Requirements Pinus Sylvestris is adapted to a wide range of climates as indicated by its wide distribution. The northern range limit of Pinus Sylvestris is mostly determined by climatic conditions, where large temperature ranges and low precipitation is considered to halt the growth i.e. be a…show more content…
It constitutes a great part in the exports of Russia and other countries. The timber is easy to work with both machine and hand tools which therefore makes it so attractive for use, it glues and finishes well. Its common uses include boxes/crates, utility poles, posts, paper (pulpwood), flooring, and construction lumber. When treated with preservatives the timber is durable outside. The finish of the wood is a very attractive yellow/ red colour which adds a huge appeal to it. Another use of the Pinus Sylvestris is its pine oil which is extracted from the needles and young shoots and is commonly used in medicine preparations to treat catarrhs and pipes
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