Can trees from warmer places withstand Western Washington's sogginess? Forestry workers are starting a trial to find out.

The Douglas fir is an indelible symbol of the Pacific Northwest. The thick-barked native represents the aesthetics of biologically rich Cascadia and the checkered past of overlogging.

I built this table out of 3 types of wood: old growth Douglas Fir, western red cedar and yellow cedar. The top is end grain construction and nearly 4" thick. The base is secured together with a total ...