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Maritime Pine

Age: 6 to 8 years old
Melrand Forest
Time before cutting: 33 years
€15 VAT incl.
€28.15 Expected gross gain

Maritime Pine

Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) is part of the Pinaceae family. Originally from the central and western Mediterranean, it can support itself in poor soils but needs light, heat and some atmospheric humidity while withstanding summer drought. It has the record length for its needles and has bright, light brown cones: 20 cm for each!

- Growth: rapid growth
- Height: 30 meters
- Foliage: has long rigid needles grouped in pairs and large cones
- Trunk: hardwood, slightly flexible, with branches arranged in whorls that extend horizontally
- Bark: thick bark, coarse grain with a very pronounced resinous odor
- Color: reddish-colored wood

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About Melrand forest

The Melrand forest is located in the Morbihan department in Brittany. It is crossed to the south by the Brandifrout, a tributary stream of the right bank of the Blavet river, which is nationally recognised, and home to a large population of wild fish: river trout (Salmo trutta fario) and its accompanying species (European bullhead, stone loach, minnow), as well as migratory species such as European eel (Anguilla anguilla) and salmon (Salmo).
Prior to our purchase in 2017, the majority of the plots were former farmlands. We planted them with tree species suited to the climate and soil such as: Douglas fir, maritime pine, red oak, poplar and Sitka spruce. These planted trees will be managed in an irregular high-forest, following the principles of continuous cover forestry.
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