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Sources for tree and forest learning that include frequently asked questions, eCourses, how-tos, glossaries, games and quizzes.
The Best Free Government Forestry Books
Here are federal publications that have been helpful in my learning forestry and explaining the practice of forestry and silvics to others. These publications are well written, offer information that is nearly impossible to find and can be found for little or no cost. You will find these "gems" well worth the investment of time and effort to acquire.

You can either pick these up on eBay, do…

A Tree Leaf Identification Quiz
Tree Leaf Identification Quiz Based on Common Native North American Trees - Six Quizzes on 30 Species
A Beginning Forestry eCourse
A Beginning Forestry eCourse
Forestry Terms You Need To Know 101
Forestry Terms You Need To Know - Forestry 101
Test Your Forestry Skills 101
Take This Quiz - Forestry 101
A Beginning Tree Identification eCourse
I have compiled a beginner eCourse for recognizing and keying major tree species using the Internet. Although there is a wealth of information online to assist those curious about trees, taking this eCourse makes naming a tree a lot easier.
Forestry 101 - Forest and Tree Orientation
Forestry 101 is designed to get a forest owner off to a quick start, to use the Internet as an educational tool for developing a forest and to help answer intitial forest management and tree care questions.

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