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 ...
When wildfire risk runs high, the most profitable time to harvest Douglas-fir trees falls from roughly 65 years to just 24.
A new technique has been developed to tackle illegal logging by pinpointing the wood's origin to a smaller area than ever before (<100 km). Using chemical fingerprinting techniques (DART-TOFMS), they ...
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DIY Modern Outdoor Sofa

In this video, I made a DIY modern outdoor sofa from 4x4 lumber, with overall dimensions of 77.5inL x 30inD x 33.5inH. Materials used include: - (5) 4X4 Douglas Fir Lumber (for arm legs and structure) ...
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 ...
Woods Bagot and the Miller Hull Partnership have revealed plans to expand the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with a sustainably-designed extension that will be defined by a stunning timber ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Drier air caused by the changing climate is stressing Douglas fir trees, Oregon State University researchers say. The stress these trees experience from drier air is more than ...
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 more than ...