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chadley

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any good tree identification sites?
« on: February 04, 2012, 09:40:35 PM »

I am definitely not a pro at tree identification but can tell the difference in most trees.  However, with no leaves and a tree laying on the ground, I have some trouble identifying trees by the bark alone.  I am looking for a good site or guide/book that I can use as a "field manual" to look at when I'm trying to identify trees without leaves.  Does anyone here know of a good website or book I could buy to carry with me in the woods?  Thanks
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Re: any good tree identification sites?
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2012, 07:07:06 AM »

i have been a certified arborist for 13 years its nice to know your wood. i would google tree id books. or go to book store if you can find one
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Re: any good tree identification sites?
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2012, 09:18:02 AM »

i just cut the ones with no bark left on them. identified as dead

no need to cut live trees here in southern ontario ..ash borer kills them,, dutch elm kills them, a lot of bitter hickory are giving up as well? These trees are all dying faster than i can keep up in the bush
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Re: any good tree identification sites?
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2012, 05:26:42 PM »

yeah but I sell it.  Can't sell anything unless its oak, ash, cherry, or hickory.  I know there are other woods out there that burn good but people don't know that.  They only know the big 4.  We have a lot of beech and locust in my area which are the hottest burning woods on the btu charts but people won't buy them b/c they don't know any better.

 I need to be able to tell the difference in oaks.  thats one of my biggest problems.  Plus we have some gum in my area that looks like oak by the bark.  Right now I'm cutting a spot that is being excavated and they are pushing all of the trees into a pile; so all of the trees are laying right next to each other and tend to have similar tendencies on their bark.  Anyhow, would just like to know.  I've looked at several tree id books but non of them do a very good job (if any at all) at showing bark.  They all identify by leaves.
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Re: any good tree identification sites?
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2012, 06:36:30 PM »

most wood can be identifed as FIREWOOD   ;D
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Re: any good tree identification sites?
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2012, 06:59:24 PM »

The wood i burn is cald  free its for me!!!!
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Re: any good tree identification sites?
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2012, 06:31:51 AM »

National Audobon Society offers two field books, one for the east and one for the west.   I love my one for the eastern trees.
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