These trees are shallow-rooted and often get ... especially in the Sierra Nevada range—the California red fir is treasured for its lumber, used extensively for framing and plywood.

There’s something awe-inspiring about working with giant trees, and this 60-foot Douglas Fir is no exception. In this video, we take you into the forest to witness the controlled and skillful felling ...

Moose will browse on buds, bark and the tender tips of fir in winter, and deer will employ them for visual cover due to the ...

Stimson Lumber Co. is spending $50 million to install a high-velocity sawmill line that can process younger, smaller trees into usable ... Woods such as the Douglas fir typically grown in the ...

The Douglas fir, also called a Douglas tree, Oregon pine or Douglas spruce, can grow hundreds of feet high — and the oldest of the species can live for over 1,000 years. The Douglas fir was ...

The Fraser fir tree (Abies fraseri) is a comparatively rare sight in the wild. Fortunately, that’s not the case closer to civilization. In fact, it’s a common sight during the holidays especially.

North Carolina's Fraser fir is a popular Christmas tree, but it's under threat from disease and scientists are racing to try to save it. North Carolina is a leading producer of Christmas trees ...