Masson Pine

Masson Pine

　　Masson Pine belongs to the Pinaceae family. It thrives in sunlight, is highly adaptable, and can grow on hillsides, ridges, and poor soils, making it a pioneer species for greening barren, forested mountains. The wood is solid, elastic, highly resistant to compression, not prone to cracking, and tolerant of water and moisture — hence the saying “a pine soaked in water for a thousand years.” Pine timber is not only a premium raw material for the paper industry, mining, railways, construction, and bridge building, but also, due to its rich resin content (with adult trees containing 50–70 kilograms per tree), serves as an important resource for the chemical and defense industries.

　　　　Our region boasts extremely abundant Masson Pine resources, with a total forest area of 6.1 million mu, accounting for 15.4% of the total land area, and a standing timber volume of 21.6 million cubic meters. It is the main species for timber, fuelwood, and resin production in the area.