The lodgepole pine was adopted as Alberta's official tree in May 1984. Lodgepoles grow in the Rocky Mountains and its foothills, from Mexico to the Yukon. They cover about two-thirds of Alberta. Growing tall and straight, Lodgepoles have commercial value. About thirty-five per cent of Alberta's lumber and half its pulp comes from lodgepoles processed in mills at Hinton, Grande Prairie and Swan Hills.
Lodgepoles are hardy trees that are largely resistant to disease.
However, they may fall victims to rust, root rot, and mountain pine beetles during periods of warm weather. Lodgepoles grow back quickly after forest fires because their cones won't burn or release their seeds until after a fire is out. Click GeoBooks . All rights reserved.