Beetle Kill Pine, also known as Blue Stain Pine. It is the result of blue stain fungus that spreads from bark beetles to Lodgepole Pine, Douglas Fir, and Whitebark Pine trees.
The result?
A bluish or grayish discoloration of the wood. The blue stain pine fungus works symbiotically with the beetles by turning the tree wood into nutrients.
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Useful info from the Rocky Mountain Forest products page:
Using Beetle Kill Pine is Eco-Friendly!
Most of us that live in states that have large forest areas have heard about the mountain pine beetle taking over. It is killing millions of pine trees – producing what’s known as Beetle Kill Pine. However, beyond that, many people do not realize the environmental impact that this has on our ecosystem.
Healthy trees play a crucial role in taking in carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere through photosynthesis.
When trees die they release the stored carbon dioxide which pollutes our air. With the massive amounts of dead forest that the mountain pine beetle is leaving behind, large amounts of carbon dioxide equivalent to decades of transportation emission is being spewed into the air.
The good news.
By using beetle kill pine for any wood project or construction, consumers can help reverse some of these environmental effects. When the beetle kill pine is harvested for manufacturing it prevents the carbon dioxide from being released and clears the forests for re-growth. Therefore, not only will homeowners enjoy the beauty if this unique organic product, but they are also helping the keep environment clean.
The beetles do not weaken or contaminate the wood, and the fungi is actually burnt away during the kiln drying process. Affordable, eco-friendly blue stain pine is all that is left behind. It does not cause decay or alter the strength of the material. Colorado Beetle Kill Pine materials come from Lodgepole Pine and can be milled for any project type!
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