Barkof Pinus contortaandPinus sylvestrisprovenances, with different attractiveness to voles, were examined with regard to proximate nutrients, certain mineral elements and resin acids.P. contortahad significantly higher concentrations of crude fat (resins), ash, phosphorus and isopimaric acid and less crude fibres. CertainP. contortaprovenances differed significantly in the amounts of resins and nitrogen‐free extractives (soluble carbohydrates). Voles are suggested to preferP. contortagenerally, because of its lower amounts of fibres and certainP. contortaprovenances are assumed to be less preferred due to their high contents of resins.