Pinus pinaster

Pinus pinaster, or maritime pine, is a pine native to the western Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Europe. It is notable for resin production and extensive use in timber and coastal plantations.

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Pinus: Pinus is a genus of evergreen coniferous trees commonly known as pines. Maritime pine belongs to this genus of resin-bearing conifers.
Serotiny: Serotiny is the retention of mature seeds in a plant until an environmental trigger releases them. Some maritime pine populations retain cones that open after heat from fire.
Landes forest: The Landes forest is a large planted forest in southwestern France, dominated by maritime pine. It is a major example of the species' use in large-scale plantation forestry.
Iberian Peninsula: The Iberian Peninsula is the southwestern European landmass containing Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and Gibraltar. It contains extensive native and planted maritime pine forests.
Pinus sylvestris: Pinus sylvestris, or Scots pine, is a pine species native across much of Eurasia. Scots pine occupies a broader, more northerly range and has distinctive orange upper bark.
Pinaceae: Pinaceae is the conifer family that includes pines, firs, spruces, and larches. This family places maritime pine among the major northern-hemisphere conifers.
Fire ecology: Fire ecology studies how fire interacts with organisms, ecosystems, and landscape processes. Fire can open retained cones and create conditions for maritime pine seedlings.
Forest plantation: A forest plantation is a stand of trees established and managed for production or other planned purposes. Maritime pine is widely planted for timber, pulp, and resin.
Portugal: Portugal is a country on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula. Maritime pine is native in Portugal and has been widely planted there.
Pinus halepensis: Pinus halepensis, or Aleppo pine, is a drought-tolerant pine native to the Mediterranean region. Aleppo pine shares Mediterranean habitats but typically has smaller cones and finer foliage.