Introduction to Identification and Ecology of Northeastern Conifers

Conifer trees are a common feature of woodlots, forests and landscapes. The value and qualities of trees are determined in part by the type of tree. Knowing the principles of tree identification will help owners appreciate the value of trees and the types of benefits those trees might provide. This presentation will cover the core principles of tree identification, including how to use twigs, buds, bark, fruit, growth habit, habitat (and even leaves) for identification. Knowledge of these principles will help participants learn how to identify a wide range of trees. Several common trees will be used to illustrate the principles.

[@michellessard7047]

Absolutly awesome,thank you so much for making this available to us amateurs!😊👍👍

[@filmic1]

Thanks for this terrific survey!

[@yayabrazie]

Great video!

[@golden3192]

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[@rosyvohra3804]

was brilliant and informative

[@tottart56]

Very informative - thank you.

[@boblatshaw]

Superb! Thank You!!!

[@ShlisaShell]

I love this. Well done and thank you♥

[@budkhris1]

Excellent information, I was hoping you'd touch on "shake" or " ring shake" when discussing Hemlock

[@pankajmalviya308]

Great Efforts

[@brianjonker510]

Is there a preventive treatment for the white pine weevil?

[@colemankamryn]

Can I get a copy of that power point?

[@123JumpingJacks]

where di you attend forestry school. I would love to attend. =]

[@ForestConnect]

+123JumpingJacks
Hi 123
There are many good forestry schools. I suggest finding one in a region of the country that has the types of trees that you want to work with or learn more about. The Society of American Foresters maintains a credential for forestry schools. You can learn more at www.SAFnet.org
Here is a direct link to their guide
safnet.org/education/2014_SAF_College_Guide.pdf
Sincerely,
Peter

[@samsocash9514]

ESF!! Just had a lecture from Dr. Leopold!

[@jimothysaunders4090]

20:00

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

its called Scots Pine not scotch pine :)

[@ForestConnect]

+Rob Green
Hi Rob:
Thanks for viewing and taking the time to respond. The challenge with common names is that they can take almost any form, and locally there are often wide ranging examples of how different species are referenced. This is of course the beauty of Latin for scientific names.
Pinus sylvestris, the tree in question, has at least two common names. The seventh edition of the Textbook of Dendrology, 1991 Harlow et al. (not the most recent) lists the common name as "Scotch." The USFS Manual on the Silvics of Trees includes "Scotch" as one of the common names. Also listed is "Scots." www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_1/silvics_vol1.pdf I commonly hear both common names.
Enjoy the woods,
Peter

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

Over in england we only refer to it as a scots pine :)

[@ptbaines]

almost 15 minutes before you told us anything. life is busy, we have no time.

[@mimiginkgo]

Conifer university ?