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               Name
                          White Fir (Abies concolor)
               Type
                          Softwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as western fir, concolor fir, Colorado fir,
                          silver fir, white fir, lows fir, and white balsam.
               Sources
                          One of six commercial species of fir grown in western
                          United States. Others are Subalpine fir, California red
                          fir, grand fir, noble fir, and Pacific silver fir.
               Appearance
                          Generally straight and quite even grained with medium to
                          coarse texture. Whitish to yellowish brown heartwood,
                          indistinguishable from sapwood.
               Physical Props
                          Light, soft, moderately stiff, low strength, low shock
                          resistance, and low decay resistance.
               Working Props
                          Works satisfactorily with hand or machine tools. Turns
                          easily. Exceptional gluing, nailing, and screwing
                          properties. Stains, paints, and varnishes well.
               Uses
                          Used primarily for general construction, as well as
                          boxes, crates, sash, doors, trim, plywood, and
                          pulpwood.

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