Regenerating White Pine Stands in Maine: A Landowner\u27s Guide

Eastern White Pine (pinus strobus) is a vital tree species to the economy and ecology of Maine (the Pine Tree state), acknowledged by the fact that white pine has long been designated as Maine\u27s official state tree, and the white pine cone and tassel as the official state flower. White pine is prominently represented on the Maine state flag. Economically and socially, Eastern White Pine is one of the state\u27s most important tree species. Maine holds the distinction of being the number one producer of white pine lumber in the nation. In 2009, Maine sawmills processed 192 million board feet of quality white pine lumber, approximately a third of all output & 822,000 tons of pulpwood; landowners received $31 million dollars in stumpage; substantially contributing to Maine\u27s GDP; while providing well paying jobs for foresters, truckers, loggers, mill workers, and others throughout Maine