Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is one of the premier species of the Western forests. Not only is the wood exceptionally strong for its weight, but the trees are abundant. Trees can grow over 250 ...

Oregon’s timber reputation is largely built from softwoods like Douglas Fir. But a new lumber mill in Philomath aims to take advantage of the many hardwoods available on the western side of the state.

Q: I read (and kept) your April 9 column "Restore wooden steps to preserve beauty." I, too, own a Victorian house, in Oakland, with wooden stairs that need to be restored. Your article was very ...

The U.S. Forest Service has made forest thinning one of its top priorities, particularly in fire-prone and unhealthy dry forests. But environmental groups say dense Douglas fir plantations on the wet ...

In this video, I made a DIY modern outdoor sofa using 4 by 4 Douglas Fir lumber. The final dimensions of the sofa are 77.5inL ...

Reclaimed wood furniture is usually so predictable: large upcycled beams from buildings, or slabs of driftwood turned into benches and stools. Thats why Brent Comber’s unique reclaimed wood furniture ...

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index climbed 5% to $471 per thousand board feet for the week ending January 9, 2026, marking a ...

The true firs, called true firs to distinguish the wood from Douglas-fir, consist of more than 40 species in North America, but only seven species produce commercial lumber. In eastern North America, ...

Increases in mortality among Douglas-fir in the Klamath Mountains are the result of multiple factors that have the iconic tree in a 'decline spiral' in parts of the region. Increases in mortality ...