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28,000 Minnesotans work in the forest products industry.
Location: Northern half of Minnesota where cool, moist conditions prevail. (Also found in the Northeastern U.S. and Lake States.)
Fun Facts: Fine texture; heavy; strong; hard; shock resistant; smooth, yellowish/bronze, papery bark
Uses: Furniture; veneer; crates; wooden ware; interior finish; doors
Full Size: 60-70 feet in height, 2-2.5 feet in diameter; maximum 114 feet, 4.5 feet in diameter
Age at Maturity: 50-60 years
28,000 Minnesotans work in the forest products industry.