Douglas fir

Any of several tall evergreen conifers of the genus Pseudotsuga, especially P. menziesii of western North America.

[After David Douglas (1798-1834), Scottish botanist.]

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Douglas fir

Douglas spruce

Douglas hemlock

(Plants) a North American pyramidal coniferous tree, Pseudotsuga menziesii, widely planted for ornament and for timber, having needle-like leaves and hanging cones: family Pinaceae. Also called: Oregon fir or Oregon pine

[C19: named after David Douglas (1798–1834), Scottish botanist]

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Doug′las fir′

a giant North American evergreen tree, Pseudotsuga menziesii, of the pine family, used for timber and as a Christmas tree.

Also called Doug′las pine′, Doug′las spruce′.

[1855–60; after David Douglas (1798–1834), Scottish botanist]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	douglas fir - strong durable timber of a douglas fir fir - nonresinous wood of a fir tree douglas fir - tall evergreen timber tree of western North America having resinous wood and short needles
	2.	douglas fir - tall evergreen timber tree of western North America having resinous wood and short needles genus Pseudotsuga, Pseudotsuga - douglas fir; closely related to genera Larix and Cathaya douglas fir - strong durable timber of a douglas fir douglas hemlock, douglas pine, douglas spruce, green douglas fir, Oregon fir, Oregon pine, Pseudotsuga menziesii - lofty douglas fir of northwestern North America having short needles and egg-shaped cones big-cone douglas fir, big-cone spruce, Pseudotsuga macrocarpa - douglas fir of California having cones 4-8 inches long conifer, coniferous tree - any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones

Translations

Douglas fir

, Douglas pine

n → Douglastanne f

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The temperate rain forests on the North America's Pacific Northwest were a new phenomenon to professional foresters, says science and environment historian Brock, and the science of forestry had to develop new practices and understandings in order to keep pace with the rapid growth of lumber industry feeding on Douglas fir forests, which began early in the 20th century.

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Researchers will compare current conditions with historic photos and other data, along with field measurements of tree ages and other characteristics, to evaluate the extent and impact of Douglas fir encroachment.

Conifer encroachment study will inform efforts to preserve and restore North Coast oak woodlands

Douglas fir was chosen because of its low shrinkage properties and visual appeal - and because the species is likely to become more widespread as a replacement for diseased Japanese larch.

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The UK's tallest tree is a Douglas fir near Dunans Castle in Argyll, Scotland.

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To determine potential forage biomass contributed to the forest floor by Red Squirrels, we collected all Douglas fir clippings on the ground in twelve, 9.77-m radius plots.

Douglas-fir clippings by American Red Squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus): a potential winter food source for Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)

The imposing sculpture has been carved from a massive 140-year-old Douglas fir in the Cragside grounds which fell victim to disease.

Who's watching you? 'Guardian' is created from Douglas fir

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