Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis)
Scientific Name: Pinus halepensis — Aleppo Pine.
Native Home: Mediterranean region, especially Spain, southern France, Greece, North Africa and the Middle East.
Height: Usually 40–60 ft (12–18 m), sometimes reaching about 65 ft (20 m).
Lifespan: Often 100–150+ years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber & Resin: Used mainly for firewood, charcoal, pulp/paper and some construction; resin is also collected.
Harvesting: Wood is harvested by cutting mature trees, while resin can be tapped from the trunk.
Age to Harvest: Timber harvesting generally begins after several decades, depending on growing conditions.
Products: Firewood, charcoal, pulp, paper, timber, resin and tannins.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Long used around the Mediterranean for fuel, poles, construction and soil protection.
Global Spread: Widely planted outside its native range for afforestation, windbreaks and erosion control, especially in dry regions.
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