Trials on introduction of tropical Pines
have been undertaken in Bangladesh with
a view to building up a source of
longfibred pulp. Pinus caribaea, P. oocarpa
elliottii have been experimentally
over the last 15-20 years at
the Bangladesh Forest Research Institute
Campus. Needle cost is a general term used to
describe diseases in which needles are shed
from diseased trees. Specific needle cast
differs with respect to age of needles