Scots Pine: Botanical Features and Utilisations

This lecture covers the botanical features of Scots Pine, including its leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, bark, and roots. It also discusses the distribution of Scots Pine in the EU and its wood properties such as aspect, mechanical strength, and durability. The main utilizations of Scots Pine wood in construction, furniture, paper pulp, and other applications are highlighted, along with its historical uses. Additionally, the lecture explores the concept of self-shaping wood inspired by pine cones and the sustainable reuse of wood resources.