In plow of the proposed sale of a large plantation of 40-year-old pinue insignis trees by the Mackenzie Domain Board, Otago, the chairman of the Board asked the opinion of Mr. 'J'. W. Adams, of Greendale, as to the value of the timber for building purposes. Mr. Adams replied as follows:—"I have no in saying that the wood of the pinna insignia from trees between 30 and 40 years old will saw into timber admirably adapted for the construction of all kinds of outbuildings, such as stables, shearing sheds, etc. ; and I should not hesitate to use the timber from trees, say, of 40 years' growth for the building of a home, provided I could get it well cut. The rough manner in which most of the pine has been cut that has been used so far has caused some prejudice against it, but when well cut it looks well, and as it dries it hardens into really good boards, fit for any purpose, as can be seen in many places in Canterbury."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14047, 29 April 1909, Page 6
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Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14047, 29 April 1909, Page 6
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