Definition of "softwood" [softwood]

• The wood of a coniferous tree. (noun)
• A coniferous tree. (noun)

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• "Alson said substantial damage to timber plantations in Mpumalanga, Swaziland and KwaZulu-Natal would compound long-term softwood lumber shortages already facing South"
• "Since B.C. is the major player in softwood exports to the United States with consequently the most at stake, I was disappointed by the kind of reaction to the settlement reached."
• "We are pleased that our first asset acquisition is a state of the art sawmill that is ready to start up, but first we need to secure a long-term softwood sawlog supply."