Tamarack

The commercial value of tamarack wood is limited
because of insect and disease problems and its
relatively poor pulping properties. The wood is used
principally for pulp products, especially the
transparent paper in window envelopes, but slowgrowing
trees develop wood with high resin content,
making it decay resistant and useful for posts, poles,
railroad ties. It also has been used for rough lumber,
fuelwood, and boat construction. The back contains
a tannin that has been used for tanning leather.