How Douglas Fir Trees Shaped The Northwest

If you live in the Northwest, you've seen a million Doug firs. For centuries, they've been crucial to the Northwest way of life. And if you celebrate Christmas, you might bring one into your home every year. But Doug firs are far more than just pretty scenery: they're remarkable — once the world's tallest trees and capable of communication.

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[lukthere]

About a year ago a douglas fir was measured to be the tallest tree in our country in Europe at 67, 02 meters at around 140 years old. Beating the previous record spruce tree by over 5 meters. Firs are such beautiful trees, especially their bark.

[fredblair]

wow, these guys have their own underground LAN setup.

[petermclaren]

David Douglas was a Scotsman, not an Englishman. We are a small nation with big heros.