We have another state record right here in Koochiching county. Balsam fir’s scientific name is Abies balsamea. It is often misidentified as a Christmas tree or pine tree. It is not a pine ...

the Balsam Fir is your choice. Featuring flat, dark needles, the Balsam is one of the most fragrant species of tree traditionally used for the holidays. One of the downsides is its fragility ...

Koochiching County has adopted a balsam fir market interim policy in response to the depressed Minnesota timber market caused in part by the August closure of the Verso Paper Corp. mill in ...