Guatemalan fir

The "Guatemalan fir, is a coniferous tree native to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. It has the most southerly distribution of the Abies genus and can grow to 45 m tall, preferring mountainous areas with plenty of rainfall. Its main uses include pulp, plywood, rough timber, indoor construction, and Christmas trees." The Guatemalan fir has a rich history of use: first by the Mayans and then later by the Spanish colonizers. Today, "the main threats to the species are timber exploitation and loss of habitat to agricultural development, as well as demand for firewood and charcoal in its natural range. Its IUCN Red List status is “vulnerable.”"