Eastern White Pine is a native tree and lands in the "fastest grower" category in the NRCS field guides. The moment I mentioned their application, tho, the State biologist and the NRCS agent both nixed it without proper deer protection (and I don't want to deal with fencing or netting). They both leaned to Norway Spruce, particularly because of the shading.
Lance, when I get some time, I'll look into your other pine ideas...thx.