The sustained
forest management philosophy of the Confederated Tribes
of the Warm Springs Reservation is declared in the 
Warm Springs Forest Products
Industries has been awarded the 
Douglas Fir Lumber
The
Pacific Northwest is known for its forests of Douglas fir,
prized as one of the largest and most valuable timber trees in
the world. The Douglas fir grows up to 76 m (250 ft) tall and
up to 2.4 m (8 ft) thick and is the source of more lumber than
any other species of tree in North America.
Douglas Fir timberlands are the most productive softwood
timberlands' in the U.S. in terms of volume per acre. More
softwood lumber is produced in Oregon than in any other state
due in large part to the predominance of Douglas Fir. Known as
the "timber basket," where systematic replanting has been
documented since 1912, the northwestern region is governed by
some of the world's toughest environmental laws providing
protection for habitat, watersheds, soils and biological
diversity, thus fostering a multiplicity of forest values in
perpetuity. Reforestation and management practices are not
voluntary, they are enforced by law.
When architects and engineers look for the best in structural lumber, their first choice repeatedly is Douglas Fir. It is dimensionally stable and universally recognized for its superior strength-to-weight ratio. Its high specific gravity provides excellent nail and plate-holding ability. The species also enjoys a documented superior performance against strong forces resulting from natural phenomena such as winds, storms and earthquakes. It is truly the ideal structural and general purpose wood for framing lumber in residential, light commercial, multistory and industrial construction.
Read more about Douglas Fir.
FSC available upon request.
