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Douglas Fir Plywood (DFP/FIR)
Ponderosa Pine
Habitat:
Ponderosa pine occurs on a variety of soils, from extremely dry to well-drained,
relatively deep, moist soils. It grows in pure, open, park-like groups
at lower elevations. At higher elevations it grows with Interior Douglas-fir.
Ponderosa pine has a long, deep root that enables it to access the deeper,
moister soil. The long root also makes it quite wind-firm. These trees
can live as long as 400 to 500 years.
Fires are common in ponderosa pine forests and the thick bark protects the trees from the frequent ground fires that lightly burn fallen needles and dead grass. It is common to see fire scars on older trees.
Uses of Ponderosa Pine:
The wood is used mainly for doors, windows, and furniture, as well as paneling and shelving.
| Plywood Manufacturing Standard CSA O121 | |
| Faces and Backs | Inner Plies |
| Douglas Fir | Douglas Fir Western Hemlock True Fir Sitka Spruce Western White Spruce Western Larch Western White Pine Ponderosa Pine Lodgepole Pine |