New Zealand's dominant pine tree is the Radiata pine (Pinus radiata), a fast-growing, versatile species native to California and Mexico that was introduced for its timber. It forms most of New Zealand's plantation forests and is used for a variety of timber products. While beneficial for commercial timber, uncontrolled Radiata pines can become problematic "wilding pines," spreading into natural areas and causing significant environmental damage. 🇳🇿 i love this walking tracks in Tokoroa the Tim

Welcome back to Edible or Not! Today we're talking about the tree that's most well known for making pine nuts. Piñon, Pinus edulis. Piñon is a small to medium sized pine tree native to the Southwestern states and Mexico. It's mainly found in the Four Corners area in NA! This tree holds a special place in my heart because I grew up in a piñon-juniper-ponderosa forest in New Mexico, and spent a lot of time climbing them and getting covered in sap. Look for the following traits to ID piñon. ✅ 1-2"