Our youngest and I estimated the age of this magnificent Douglas fir in our front yard to be around 226 years old! Incredible, right? A tree’s growth rate can vary depending on its environment, health, soil, climate, and variety. 🌲💚 1. Take the tree's circumference at about 4.5 feet from the ground in inches at breast height. 2. Divide the circumference by Pi (3.14159) to get the diameter at the breast height of the tree (DBH). 3. Multiple the DBH by the tree species' growth rate (growth facto

Spruce 🆚 Douglas Fir 🆚 Fir I'm a tree nerd and tree identification is something that a lot of foragers don't put enough effort into learning! There are a ton of great edible trees, and lots of tasty mushrooms that are associated with specific trees. Learn them and become a better forager! #foragecolorado #foraging #forager #tree #treeidentification #dendrology #colorado #rockymountains #spruce #douglasfir #fir | Forage Colorado