True fir refers to any species of fir that are in the genus of Abies. Species like red fir, Abies magnifica, and white fir, Abies concolor, are true fir. Douglas-fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii, is not a true fir. The gallery pictures are of a high elevation, old growth true fir forest. This stand is over 6,000 feet elevation. Click the pictures to enlarge.
This true fir stand is on the Lassen National Forest.
Sugar pine, front left, is a pine commonly associated with the true fir forest.
Lookin’ up! Jeffery pine is also a component of this forest. The Jeffery pines are the two trees in the lower left. The other trees are red fir.
Big trees become big snags eventually. These snags are important to cavity dwelling wildlife.
The bumble bee is a common resident in these parts. This bee is gathering pollen from a whitethorn bush.
Red fir cones.
A dead tree becomes a log. The opening created by the loss of this tree is an opportunity for new seedlings to take root.
The high elevation true fir forests are among my favorite places to work during the heat of summer.
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Tim,
I especially liked the view looking up. I can see why you enjoy spending time in this beautiful area with high elevations. Thanks for sharing information about true firs.
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Thank you Linda!
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I’m just happy to see pictures to prove we still have forests about – so many fires.
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Not to worry. Even thought the fires can get huge, it is still only a small part of our forests.
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So beautiful. Even looking at the photos is a breath of fresh air.
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There is nothing like these high forests. The air just seem a little fresher and clearer.
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Love seeing these forest scenes of gentle giants.
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So do I. Mary and I were over on the coast in the redwoods this weekend. Talk about giants, those trees are enormous!
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Those are beautiful pictures!
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Thank you Malvika!
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After high school I was all signed up in the forestry program at a northern MN college, then I decided to go into something with better pay and more job opportunities. I try to spend as much time in the woods as possible now, but it isn’t enough 😦
I really enjoy your blog, but it does make me a little bit jealous 😉
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I was told by an old forester years ago that, “you don’t become a forester to get rich.” However, it makes for a rich life. 🙂
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Wonderful views of an old growth forest. Especially the one down looking up!!
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I’m glad you enjoyed them Susan. Taking pictures of really big trees is a bit of a challenge. I’m contantly trying to figure out how to capture their character. It’s never the same as being there, but I shall keep trying.
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I love what you’ve done to your office! 😉
As a flatlander, I had to look up the definition of ‘elevation’.. (jk)
Love the bee on whitethorn. It looks huge!
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Yes, it’s true I have the best office most days. It is also true that you are a flatlander if you had to look up elevation. 😉 The bumble bees are indeed huge, but they are very mellow. Unlike the yellowjackets that are small, angry and evil!
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I magine the aroma of this forest during summer! Wonderful trees!
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The Jeffery pines have a strong smell of vanilla on a warm summer day. It is wonderful!
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Lucky you are!
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🙂 I know.
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But I’ve got a good answer, which grows close to me, in Tatra mountains not far from Cracow city: a sort of mountain pine, namely Pinus mugo Turra; it smells the best sort of well-dried sausage, with a soft juniper tint :))
Not so elegant, may be, but also very pleasant smell 🙂
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It sounds fantastic! We don’t have one like that here. I would love to experience it. 🙂
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🙂
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