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Montana Pines Grow Naturally Within State
October 20, 2014 | Leave a Comment
The forests of Montana hold over twenty-two million acres within the state. Within these areas are the greatest varieties of trees. Trees can be classified as hard woods as well as soft woods, each serving their own purpose to the lands.
The Ponderosa Pine is the state tree of Montana, separating the grasslands from the forests. Residents and visitors to the state may also see the Lodgepole Pine, Western White Pine, Whitebarked Pine, and the Limber Pine.
The Ponderosa Pines are important for lumber and they are sometimes referred to as black jacks, bull pines, or even yellow pines. The colors of the tree may differ depending on the age of the tree. The bark color can range from dark, brown, orange, or yellow.
Western White Pines are also seen in the northwest parts of the state of MT. They are also important to commercial use when softer wood is needed. The colors of the tree bark are usually in gray tones, dark as well as light again depending on age.
Whitebarked Pines are important to MT wildlife since they hold edible seeds. These trees are seen in areas of rocked soil as well as in higher elevations. Limber Pines are usually seen within the western parts of MT and they hold very little commercial values. Many times, these are seen in the ridges of mountains and foothills of the state.
On your next visit to Montana, take some time to view the MT Pines and enjoy the observation they provide. Pines are important to the history and existence of the state. Some are commercially useful, while others provide for MT wildlife.
Photo Information: This photo is provided by and given credit to Rex Brown – on Flickr.com with permission via Creative Commons Licensing.