Timber Speices in GFEI's profile-

• Western Hemlock
• Sub-Alpine Balsam Fir
• Amabalis Balsam Fir
• Spruce-Hybrid of White and Engelmann, Sitka Hybrid at lower elevations
• Western Red cedar
• Lodgepole Pine
• Deciduous species; Black Cottonwood, Trembling Aspen and Paper Birch

Western Hemlock (tsuga heterophylla)
On average it typically grows 30 to 50 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres in diameter and is a shade-tolerant species.
Working Properties:
* relatively good strength-to-weight ratio
* requires special care when drying
* yields a good quality product
* known for its density/has excellent machining properties
* wood glues adequately
* has steady nail and screw holding ability
* takes a good finish

Amabilis Balsam Fir (Abies amabilis)
Amabilis fir is a tall straight tree that can reach 50 metres in height and 1 metre in diameter, and is a shade-tolerant species.
Working Properties:
* high strength -to-weight issue
* wood dries quickly
* easy to work with
* good machining qualities
* planes and shapes well
* can be sanded to a smooth finish
* wood glues easy
* has steady nail and screw holding ability
* takes a good finish

Subalpine Balsam Fir (Abies lasiocarpa)
Subalpine fir is a medium sized tree, on average 20 to 35 metres in height and 30 cm in diameter. It is usually mixed in Englemann and White spruce stands.
Working properties:
* Similar working properties as spruce and pine (SPF)

Engelmann/White Spruce (Picea engelmannii)
Englemann spruce occurs at high elevations and interbreeds with white spruce in areas where their ranges overlap, and they are referred to as Interior spruce and reach 45 metres in height and 1 metre in diameter.
Working properties: 
* high strength-to-weight ratio
* wood dries rapidly
* easy to work with
* good machining qualities
* turns, planes and shapes well
* can be sanded to a smooth finish
* wood glues easy
* has steady nail and screw holding ability
* takes a good finish