Those who suspect BWA is harming fir trees are encouraged to submit photographs and the exact location to MDARD via email sent to [email protected] or call 800-292-3939. Related articles: ...

Douglas fir trees around Ashland are dying in the thousands. It’s one example of how our changing climate is affecting forests in the region. June 15, 2025. contribute now.

Douglas fir, Oregon’s official state tree, is the most abundant tree species in the Klamath Mountains, growing among ponderosa pine, sugar pine, white fir, incense cedar, Oregon white oak ...

Fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022, according to as-yet unpublished research conducted by the U.S. Forest Service.

Topping my list of champions of snowy winters are our fir trees, which have numerous adaptations for wintery conditions. Eastern hemlocks and balsam fir are, literally, built for snow.