Moreton Bay Pine (Noun)
Meaning
Pine of Australia and New Guinea; yields a valuable light even-textured wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The local timber industry was driven primarily by the Moreton Bay pine, which provided a valuable source of durable wood for building construction.
- Due to over-logging, the Moreton Bay pine population severely declined in the 19th century.
- On his visit to the region, the young ecologist had the chance to witness the Moreton Bay pine firsthand in its natural habitat.
- Moreton Bay pine had been increasingly imported to remote settlements to construct sustainable and weather-resistant dwellings.
- Despite conservation efforts, the Moreton Bay pine is classified as near threatened in some parts of Australia due to ongoing threats from agricultural expansion.