How to recognize trees
December 10, 2019
Objective for Today:
While walking in local forests, you will be able to correctly identify douglas-fir, western hemlock, and western red cedar trees using visual clues.
| Cones | Leaves | Bark | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas-fir | Large w/ "tails" | Longer needles in 3D arr'gt |
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| Western Hemlock | Small, round scales | Shorter needles flat arr'gt |
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| Western Red Cedar | Small, pointed scales, floret shape |
Scaly leaves |  |
How do we recognize these trees?
Let's practice
What is this tree?
What is this tree?
What is this tree?
