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While not a true pine, "Lagarostrobos franklinii", also known as "Huon pine" or "Macquarie pine" is one of the slowest-growing and longest living trees in the world. Endemic to Tasmania, it grows to an age of 3,000 years or more. The growth rate is an incredibly slow growth rate of about 0.3-2mm per year, They can grow to 40 meters tall.
Listed as "Conservation Dependent" with the IUCN (2.3), Huon pine wood is highly prized for its resistance to rotting due to natural oils that include methyl eugenol, which delivers a unique bouquet. This prince of Tasmanian timbers has a richly golden color with a fine, even grain that is easily worked with hand tools, yet durable enough to be utilized for Musical Instruments, furniture, ship-building, machinery, and casting molds.
It has been successfully transplanted to Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire as well as Torosay Castle on the Isle of Mull.
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What species of pine tree is only found in Tasmania?
Huon Pine
Why is the Huon pine famous?
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What is the name of the valuable but ancient species of tree that can be found in Tasmania?
This is probably the Huon Pine.
When was Huon Melidectes created?
Huon Melidectes was created in 1911.
Where do Huon Tree Kangaroos live and eat?
The Huon tree-kangaroo, better known as Matschie's tree kangaroo, lives on the Huon Peninsula, which is in northeast New Guinea. They can also be found on the New Guinean island of Umboi. The Huon tree kangaroo eats leaves, sap, insects, flowers, and nuts. It is arboreal, or tree-dwelling, able to leap from branch to branch, or to the ground. It uses its paws to grasp hold of the food.
When did Huon Peninsula campaign happen?
Huon Peninsula campaign happened in 1944.
What does HUON stands for?
'Huon' is a proper noun. It is a place name or a person's name. 'huon' is not an English Dictionary word. We have been unable to find H.U.O.N. used as an acronym. For more information about 'huon', see Related links below.
What is the area of Huon Valley Council?
The area of Huon Valley Council is 5,497 square kilometers.
When was Huon Commonwealth Marine Reserve created?
Huon Commonwealth Marine Reserve was created in 1999.
When was Jean-Michel Huon de Kermadec born?
Jean-Michel Huon de Kermadec was born in 1748.
When did Jean-Michel Huon de Kermadec die?
Jean-Michel Huon de Kermadec died in 1792.
What has the author Jean Huon written?
Jean Huon has written: 'Military rifle and machine gun cartridges' -- subject(s): Ammunition, Cartridges
