NORDIC PINE (Scots Pine)
One section of Campus LKR’s path system is called the LKR Path (Sections A to F on the map). Along this path, six sections have been planted with the most common tree species used in the production of VKR Group’s windows and doors.
ABOUT NORDIC PINE (SCOTS PINE)
Nordic Pine (Scots Pine)
[Pinus Sylvestris]
Region of growth: Throughout Europe, particularly in Scandinavia, Finland, and parts of Poland.
Nordic pine, or Scots pine, has been the most important tree species for the VKR Group since the production of VELUX roof windows began in 1942 and vertical windows in 1952. While Nordic pine thrives in Denmark, it does not have the same wood density as the more northerly species, such as those from Sweden. Timber for window production primarily comes from Nordic pine sourced in Sweden and Finland, though trees from Norway have also been used. Additionally, the Polish VELUX factory, NB Polska, utilizes locally grown Nordic pine.
The first section of the LKR Path was originally planted with 70 Nordic pine trees, seven of which were ten years old, marking Lars Kann-Rasmussen’s 70th birthday.
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