can you please find me some good sites about radiata pine on the web? I can't seem to find any!?

Question

For my tech assesment, I'm supposed to be researching the timber radiata pine, but I can't find any sites that have good info about them. I need to research their characteristics of the tree and timber, its uses in the building industry and where about does the tree grow in Australia. =]

Answer 1

Pinus radiata (family Pinaceae) is known in English as Monterey Pine in some parts of the world (mainly in the USA, Canada and the British Isles), and Radiata Pine in others (primarily Australia, New Zealand and Chile).
It is a fast-growing tree, adaptable to a broad range of soil types and climates, though does not tolerate temperatures below about -15°C. Its fast growth makes it ideal for forestry; in a good situation, P. radiata can reach its full height in 40 years or so.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinus_radiata

Radiata pine (Pinus radiata) was originally named Pinus insignis or 'remarkable pine' - because it had such a dramatic impact on the world timber scene. It is suited to a considerable range of growing conditions, is easily raised and planted, and provides larger yields of usable timber in a shorter time than many native species.

The timber can be readily sawn, peeled, or converted to pulp, has good nail-holding power, works well, can be easily stained, and when treated with preservatives, is suitable for long-life applications in the ground.
http://www.forest.nsw.gov.au/publication/forest_facts/pine/radiata/default.asp

Radiata Pine, botanical name Pinus Radiata D. Don, is native to California. It is characterized by the Yellowish white color of its wood, with slight color differences between its sapwood and heartwood. The growth rings produce a pronounced appearance. It is used for a wide variety of structural architectural, and manufacturing needs. Products made from Radiata Pine include windows, doors, mouldings, furniture, timbers, decking, fencing, pallet materials, veneer, plywood, MDF products and particle board.

In addition, Radiata Pine accepts pressure treatment very well and can be used in many applications where it is exposed to the weather or water. Because of its abundant availability, the economies of scale at which it can be produced and the virtually unending supply, Radiata Pine may be a much more competitive alternative to many other softwoods
http://www.radiatapine.com/

Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

www.forest.nsw.gov.au/publication/forest_facts/pine/radiata/default.asp

www.forest.nsw.gov.au/education/adventures/woodwork/treetypes/radiata_pine/1.asp