Did You Know?
Minnesota's Forest Products Industry contributes $8.2 billion to the state's economy.
Location: Found in many parts of northern and northeastern Minnesota. (Also found in Southeastern Canada, Lake States and Northeastern U.S.)
Fun Facts: Moderately uneven grain; light; hard and strong; long needles come off in fascicles (bundles) of two
Uses: Timber for heavy and general construction
Full Size: 70-80 feet in height, 2-3 feet in diameter
Age at Maturity: 80-100 years
Minnesota's Forest Products Industry contributes $8.2 billion to the state's economy.