Shixing Fir

Shixing Fir

　　Shixing is mountainous and densely forested, producing a large quantity of fir, earning it the title "Fir Town of Northern Guangdong." The fir produced here comes in two types: bran fir and oil fir, with oil fir being the most abundant and of the highest quality. It is known for being tough, straight, having a large heartwood, good material properties, beautiful grain, ease of processing, and resistance to rotting and deformation. It is suitable for building houses, constructing bridges, and making furniture. The main production areas of Shixing fir are located in the southeastern mountainous regions of the county, with Siqian, Aizi, Chengjiang, and Luoba yielding the highest quantities and best quality. Historical records indicate that during the Republican era, the county exported 424,000 fir logs of various sizes annually (equivalent to 30,000 cubic meters), most of which were shipped to cities such as Guangzhou and Foshan. To date, the total standing volume of fir in the county has reached 2.264 million cubic meters.