Lapland pines have the best quality seed year in decades
Pine (Pinus sylvestris) cone and seeds. Photo: Krista Kimmo



The last major seed year for pine occurred in 1988 – and those seeds are still used. In some places the lack of seeds in effect decides forest regeneration methods.
Current forestry practices make for increasingly stouter trees
Wood is more climate-friendly than concrete in construction

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