Ecology and Identification of Common Northeastern Conifers

Cornell University - Forest Connect

Date: January 20, 2016
Time: noon - 1:00 PM, eastern time
           and 7:00 - 8:00 PM 

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Presentation summary: 

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 (cones), 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.

Presented by: Dr. Peter Smallidge, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University

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