Pinus thunbergii trees in coastal forests (IMAGE)

Nagoya University

Pinus thunbergii trees in coastal forests

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Pinus thunbergii trees planted in coastal forests in Japan are very resistant to tsunamis and strong winds because of their strong roots growing straight down and deep.

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Yasuhiro Hirano

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