grand fir
Abies grandis
Grand fir is a fast growing, large conifer of the Pacific Northwest. Grand fir occurs on a variety of sites and provides food, nesting, and cover for many species of wildlife.
Grand fir is commonly used for pulpwood and Christmas trees.
Ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse eat grand fir needles. Birds and rodents eat the seeds. Many species nest in snags and fallen logs.
Due to grand fir's moderate shade tolerance and good competitive ability under sheltered conditions, shelterwoods are the preferred method of regeneration. Grand fir also competes moderately well in seed tree and clearcut situations.
balsam woolly adelgid
Fun facts
On Mt. Hood, Oregon, early settlers tied ropes around grand firs to slow down and control their descent. Rope burned trees from this era are still standing. Grand fir's sweet pitch was once chewed by Native Americans.Abies
ancient name - rising or tall tree, name for the European fir.
grandis
large.
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