For example, dying white pines are the favorites of pileated woodpeckers. The woodpeckers make holes that later become homes for other wildlife including owls, flying squirrels, kestrels, and wood ducks. A special value of a home in a white pine is that it's long-lasting. Dead white pines remain standing for up to a half century, which is about 10 times longer than most dead trees stand in northern forests.