Trade Name : nSilver Fir, Fir n nOrigin : nCentral and Southern Europe. n nUses : nConstruction lumber, special wood for musical instruments (sound boards), often used together with spruce in furniture production. n nProperties : nIt is yellowish-white to reddish-white in color with a grey tinge. The Fir stands are much endangered by industrial air pollution, needle and bark louse, animal browsing and clear cutting. n nJointing : nGlue, screw and nail joints are easy to produce and hold well.