Unlike tropical hardwoods that take up to 200 years to mature, Radiata Pine reaches its full maturation within approximately 25 years, making it the most extensively-used wood in the country.

At present, radiata pine is by far the largest contributor to New Zealand's forestry industry, comprising 90% of the total plantation area. It supplies most domestic wood products, and is the ...

Built-in colour could be the next big export and interior decor thing for New Zealand radiata pine as scientists eye ... offering an alternative to painting and staining. Scion wood and fibre ...