Explain two advantages of using pine to make a frame rather than MDF?

Fewer trees will be cut down so there will be less deforestation, meaning resources will last longer and have less environmental impact Energy costs will be reduced as no additional processes are needed. MDF is a recycled wood so requires additional processes making it more energy intensive to produce

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