West Coast forest landowners are expected to adapt to climate change by gradually switching from Douglas fir to other types of trees such as hardwoods and Ponderosa pine, according to a new Oregon ...

Thanks for writing in, Bert. We at the Garden often speak about planting trees and shrubs that are best suited for our Chicago-area climate. The tree in your photo appears to be a Douglas fir, which ...

West Coast forest landowners are expected to adapt to climate change by gradually switching from Douglas-fir to other types of trees such as hardwoods and ponderosa pine. West Coast forest landowners ...

Gardening season is just around the corner, and you may have questions as you prepare for the season. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you ...

Some of the most spectacular forests of Douglas fir in the West are found on the west slope of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon. Though heavily logged by the timber industry for its straight-grained ...

Douglas fir is the most abundant tree species in the Pacific Northwest. It’s Oregon’s official state tree. And it’s arguably the region’s most important timber species. But like true firs, western ...

It sounds like the setup for a holiday romantic comedy: Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree expert for Oregon State ...

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 ...

The south slopes of the Santa Susana Mountains are pretty enough: a brown, brushy backdrop above the ‘burbs of the San Fernando Valley. But this southern exposure offers no clue to what lies on the ...

Growing up on an orchard, I have always been interested in trees. So, when I saw a new book about the history of the Douglas fir in our new holiday book lineup, I knew I had to check it out. That book ...