This "softwood" tree species was used to make masts for sailing ships but was mostly wiped out by overharvesting and a fungal disease called pine blister rust.This softwood tree species is which of the following?

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Pinus strobus, also known as Eastern White Pine, was used to make masts for sailing ships but was nearly wiped out due to overharvesting and the introduction of the fungal disease pine blister rust.

This "Softwood" Tree Species Was Used to Make Masts for Sailing