Balsam fir plays an important role in the ecosystem. The tree provides food, shelter, and nesting sites for a variety of animals. Moose rely heavily on the tree as a winter food. Mice, voles… 展开

Traditionally, people have used balsam fir as a medicine for wounds. Its resin is said to have antiseptic and pain-relieving properties. For these reasons, people have made topical sal… 展开

In a survival situation, you can use balsam fir as an emergency food source. Consume the resin and cambium (the soft inner bark) for a few calories, although it’s not particularly palat… 展开

Bushcrafters use balsam fir boughs to construct shelters, a practice borrowed from Indigenous cultures. The boughs help insulate from the cold ground and can create a water-re… 展开