VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Pinus balfouriana | Foxtail Pine 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
The seeds of foxtail pine are edible to some wildlife.  Trees often
occur in clumps, probably from the caches of seed-eaters, such as
Clark's nutcrackers.  Small animals and birds may benefit from these
seed caches [9].


PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
Foxtail pine provides some cover for bird and small animal species [9].


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
Foxtail pine has little to no value for rehabilitation due to the
Eextremely slow growth rate of seedlings and mature trees [1,5].


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
Trees of this species are useful as habitat, food for wildlife, and for
watershed protection.  Foxtail pine is an interesting species due to its
disjunct distribution and the size it reaches in harsh environments
[13].


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 

Related categories for Species: Pinus balfouriana | Foxtail Pine