Extraordinary New Zealand OSB board

New Zealand pine, also known as radiata pine, is native to California, USA, and was introduced to New Zealand in the 19th century. Thanks to the island nation's favorable climate, this pine grows well and has become one of New Zealand's most representative trees, suitable for furniture and various wood products.

Why use New Zealand radiata pine to make furniture? New Zealand radiata pine and its wood properties

1. Ecological adaptability of radiata pine. In its native range, radiata pine is distributed at altitudes of 0-330 meters. Its climate is humid, with annual precipitation of 380-800 mm, an average annual temperature of 16.7-18.3°C, an absolute minimum of -6.7°C, and an absolute maximum of 43°C. It is snow-free all year round, with a frost-free period of 300 days.

2. A fast-growing, high-yielding tree species. Through decades of hard work by New Zealand forestry scientists and the use of advanced genetic improvement techniques, radiata pine has become a fast-growing, versatile timber species. Under intensive forestry management in New Zealand, the average annual yield of radiata pine can reach 18-27 cubic meters per hectare.

3. Characteristics and uses of radiata pine wood. Radiata pine wood is a high-quality softwood with medium density, uniform structure, average shrinkage efficiency, and strong stability. Intact logs are free of decay, heart rot, and insect bites. The wood has excellent nail holding power and strong permeability, making it highly susceptible to corrosion protection, drying, curing, and coloring.

Current status of radiata pine plantation industry in New Zealand

After decades of continuous efforts, New Zealand's forestry industry has undergone tremendous changes, from a country short of timber to one with an oversupply of timber.

Radiata pine has become the main timber species, and timber production has reached a stage of sustainable development. Radiata pine forest products such as logs, wood-based panels, pulp, paper products, etc. are continuously entering the international market. New Zealand is one of the major timber producers in the world today.

Development of radiata pine in other countries

Radiata pine has been successfully developed in Australia, Spain, South Africa, Chile and other countries, especially in Chile, where the development of radiata pine has achieved remarkable results.

Zhige customized color + New Zealand radiata pine = Zhige OSB ecological board

New Zealand Zhige OSB board is made of high-quality New Zealand radiata pine. Dozens of processes are strictly followed in the production process, and green and environmentally friendly ecological glue is used. The formaldehyde emission of the finished product is lower than the highest European standard (European E0 standard) and is comparable to natural wood.

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