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Tree Leaf Key
Tree Identification Using a Tree Leaf Key
Trees With Leaves
Hardwood or decidious trees with a leaf.
ID America's Trees
Quick identification of 100 common conifer and evergreen trees of the North American forest using a tree finder key, photographs and other identifiers to identify hardwood and evergreen leaf.
Leaves Lobed and Unlobed
Hardwood or decidious trees with leaves .
Smokey Bear's Birds Poster
Smokey Bear's Birds Poster: forestry department state forestry educational poster poster collection smokey bear
Top Ten Christmas Trees
The 10 top Christmas trees selected and ranked by voter popularity. Find out what trees are the most popular Christmas trees in North America.
The Oak
The Important American Hardwood Oaks - The Oak Tree - Quercus
Tree Leaf Margins
Trees with Leaf Margins that may be entire or toothed.
Fell a Tree With a Chainsaw
Tyson Schultz is an Oregon logger and uses his chainsaw everyday. Here is a step by step on how a logger cuts into and fells a tree with a chainsaw.
Identify Hardwood Trees
Identification of hardwood trees most common to North American forests by their leaves, fruit and flowers. Use broadleaf and decidious tree species identifiers like a leaf, bark or twig using an key online.
Smokey Bear's Fish Poster
Smokey Bear's Educational Poster Collection: fish poster forestry department state forestry forest fires educational poster
Identify Evergreen Trees
Identification of conifer trees most common to North American by their needles and leaves, fruit and flowers. Use conifer and evergreen tree species identifiers like a needle, bark or twig using a key online.
Hardwood Trees with Lobes
Hardwood trees like sassafras and mulberry with unbalanced lobes.
Forestry Tree ID Glossary
Forest tree id glossary of botanical terms for tree identification
Firewood's Value
Finding a rack of firewood for sale is just the beginning when determining the real value of firewood. The best cord of firewood you wiil find is not worth being charged double. Here is how to buy firewood.
Tropical Rainforest Facts
A complete overview of the tropical rainforest, rain forest health, tropical rainforest habitat and these forest's importance to our earth.
Elm, Beech, Birch
Black Willow, Elm, Birch, Black Cherry, and Beech - Tree Leaf Key
Botanical Tree Markers
Botanical parts of a tree. Use these tree parts and markers to make a positive tree identification.
State Trees, Smokey Bear's Educational Poster Collection
America's State Trees as part of the Smokey Bear Educational Poster Collection
Balanced Lobes
Hardwood trees with balanced palmate and pinnate lobes.
Dogwood, Blackgum, Magnolia
Magnolia, Persimmon, Dogwood, Blackgum, Water and Live Oak - Tree Leaf Key
10 Best Yard Trees
Here are ten of the best, most popular and important trees to consider planting in your yard.
Winterize Your Trees
Trees in winter are entering their dormant phase. Trees may seem to be inactive but the fact is they need to be winterized - protected and cared for to remain healthy, free from diseases and insects. Here is how you winterize your trees.
Trees With Compound Leaves
Trees With Compound Leaves - Tree Leaf Key
Keeping a Christmas Tree Fresh
Water and keep a cut christmas tree fresh through the new year. These simple steps help you keep a cut Christmas tree fresh through the holiday season.
Collecting Acorns to Grow Oak
How to collect an acorn and prepare it for growing an oak tree.
Maple, Sycamore, Yellow-poplar
Maple, Sycamore, Yellow-poplar, Sweetgum - Tree Leaf Key
Identify the Pine
Pine Tree Identification - Identify American conifers and evergreens including the pines.
Identify the Maples
The Important American Hardwoods - The Maples - Acer
Hardwood Tree List by Name
The Top 60 Most Common Hardwood Trees List
Identify the Hickory
The Important hikory species in North America. Hickory is in the genus Carya
Live Christmas Tree Care
Displaying a live and living Christmas tree in the house perks up the season plus provides a tree for the yard. Here is how to keep a live, living Christmas tree healthy and provide care.
Buy a Christmas Tree
Here is a complete Christmas tree buying guide to help you select, buy and preserve a Christmas tree through the full season.
Simple Tree Identification
Tree anatomy and leaf identification guide with with instruction on how to identify and name tree species and leaves where you find North American tree identifiers that helps with leaf and pine needle identification.
Pinnately Compound Leaves
Trees With Pinnately Compound Leaves - Tree Leaf Key
Buy a Christmas Tree Online
The most popular Christmas tree dealers selling fresh mail order trees online.
Silhouettes Maple Leaf
Silhouettes Maple Leaf
Populus tremuloides
Description and Identification of Aspen tree
Identify the Elms
The Important American Hardwoods - The Elms - Ulmus
Ash, Hickory, Walnut
Hickory, Ash, Walnut and Pecan - Tree Leaf Key
Forest Cover Type
The locations of broad types of forest cover by tree types according to frequency of occurrence.
Forest Biomes
The broadest regional classification recognized by botanists and forest scientists is a community called the forest biome. Here are the forest biomes of North America
White Oak, Red Oak, Holly
White Oak, Red Oak, American Holly - Tree Leaf Key
Electric Chainsaws
There are reasons why many people just don't need the expense or power of a gas chainsaw. If you mainly use saws around the house you need to reconsider a good electic chainsaw first.
Conifer Tree List by Name
Common North American conifer trees, their ranges and other trees in associated habitat.
Identify the Birch
Identify the Birch - The Important American Hardwoods - The Important Birch - Betula
Hardwoods and Softwood
How to identify a hardwood tree versus the identification of softwood trees. Here are some differences between hardwood trees and softwood trees.
Pseudotsuga menziesii
A walk-through description and guide to identifying Douglas fir or Pseudotsuga menziesii. Find out more about the tree's habit, range, silviculture and management.
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Leaf
Winter Tree Identification
How to properly recognize and name common dormant tree species mainly in Eastern North America
Trees With Needles
Coniferous or evergreen trees with needles.
Abies fraseri
Abies fraseri, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Small Chainsaw Review
An article in Arbor Age magazine inspired eight saws for potential purchase. Chainsaw manufacturers are using newer and lighter materials to build more powerful but durable machines. Here are those great saws for your review.
Identify the Ash
Identify the Ash - The Important American Hardwoods - Fraxinus
Forestry Jobs and Employment
A quick summary of forestry jobs career and employment and what you might be doing as a forester or resource professional.
Trees are Important
Trees are important, necessary and valuable to our very existence. It would not be too hard to believe that without trees we humans would not exist on this beautiful planet.
Portable Sawmills
Portable sawmill manufacturers with good products are thriving. Do-it-yourself sawmilling for lumber is on the rise. If you have the energy to saw your own, I have several favorite saw mills you need to look at.
Yard Trees Gone Bad
There are both desirable and undesirable characteristics you need to consider before planting a tree in your yard. Here are 10 trees you may wish not to plant to avoid tree removal.
Manage and ID Japanese Maple
How to Manage and ID Japanese Maple
Tree Wellness Quiz
  Tree Wellness Quiz Are you prepared to plant and rear a healthy tree?   << More Quizzes >>                        
Eastern Redbud Flowers
Eastern Redbud Flowers
Complete Fall Tree Color Guide
A report on fall color and the beauty and science of autumn leaf and fall color changes, where to see autumn leaf color, collect and enjoy leaf fall color and why trees turn colors in the fall.
Forest Types of the World
Forest types and data from every country in the world
Smokey Bear's Tree Leaf Poster
Smokey Bear's Tree Leaf Poster: national association of state foresters forestry department state forestry educational poster tree leaf
Christmas Tree Quiz
  Christmas Tree Quiz How much do you really know about Christmas trees?   << More Quizzes >>                        
Chainsaw FAQ
Here are answers to many questions asked by people planning to buy and operate a chainsaw. This Fequently Asked Questions page on chainsaw addresses the most common concerns about purchasing and maintaining a chainsaw.
Quercus velutina
Black Oak, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Tilia americana
American Basswood, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Platanus occidentalis
A walk-through description and guide to identifying sycamore or Platanus occidentalis. Find out more about the tree's habit, range, silviculture and management.
Chainsaw Mills
Chainsaw mills are inexpensive and very appealing for use where access is limited. Portable chainsaw mills usually run off a framework constructed around the log you cut. Most chainsaw mills require heavy-duty power heads on saws to effectively operate the mill. Special-purpose ripping chains and bars may be required and various accessories that are purchased as an extra item can help you cut specialty wood products. I have included one rip saw in the mix that offers similar characteristics.
The Bad Leyland
There are both desirable and undesirable characteristics you need to consider before planting a tree in your yard. Here are 10 trees you may wish not to plant to avoid tree removal.
Pinus strobus
Eastern White Pine, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Fall Tree Leaves
Autumn Leaf Pictures - Autumn Leaf Pictures of Trees and Forests
Abies balsamea
Balsam Fir, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Tropical Rainforest Regions
The tropical rainforest is located in four main regions or realms. Here is where tropical rainforests are located.
Identify the Beech
Identify the Beech - The Important American Hardwoods - Fagus
Red Oak Leaf in Fall Color
Red Oak Leaf in Fall Color
Cedars, junipers
Coniferous trees that are cedars and junipers.
Measure Wood Volumes
Brief rules on measuring wood and their using weight, log scales and converting factors.
Araucaria heterophylla
How to Manage and ID Norfolk-island Pine
A Tree Leaf Identification Quiz
A Tree Leaf Identification Quiz on Common North American Trees
Identify the Walnut
Identify the Walnut - The Important American Hardwoods - Juglans
Chemical Tree Control
There are times you need to kill a tree and control woody stem plants. Chemical and herbicides are effective if the right treatment and proper application is used.
pine,larch
Coniferous trees that are pine or larch.
Tsuga canadensis
Eastern Hemlock, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Eastern Redcedar
Eastern Redcedar, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
A Contract for Hunting Rights
Demands are high for hunting land and forests to lease for hunting lease if you allow wild or released game hunting on your property. Here is a step-by-step guide on preparing a hunting lease for an individual or hunting club that protects both the hunter (lessee) and the property owner (lessor).
Before You Buy - America's Favorite Chainsaw
Foresters, Rangers and Loggers Pick Their Favorite Chainsaw
Fall Tree Color Pictures
Fall Tree Color Foliage Pictures | Autumn Tree Leaf Color
Ulmus americana
A walk-through description and guide to identifying American elm or Ulmus americana. Find out more about the tree's habit, range, silviculture and management.
Identify the Cedars
Identify the Cedars - The Important American Conifers - The Most Important Cedars
Press a Specimen Tree Leaf
Make a leaf pressing from wax paper for a tree leaf collection
Chainsaw Safety
The Carl Smith Chainsaw Safety Interview
Liriodendron tulipifera
A walk-through description and guide to identifying yellow poplar or Liriodendron tulipifera. Find out more about tulip tree's habit, range, silviculture and management.
Tree Leaf Collecting
Making a tree leaf collection including collecting tips, using a leaf press to assist you in your collection and exhibiting and displaying the leaf collection.
Autumn Foliage Live Web Cams
Here are the best fall tree foliage and autumn color web cams. Using webcams you can follow the fall color and autumn leaf wave through North America.
Leaf
The tree leaf of hardwoods, needles with conifers, is a necessary term to know when identifying tree leaves.
Acer rubrum
A walk-through description and guide to identifying red maple or Acer rubrum. Find out more about the tree's habit, range, silviculture and management.
Consider Planting River Birch
I've picked ten of the best trees you can plant in your yard. Consider planting river birch.
Prescribed Fire
Ways to prescribe fire for control, safety and to improve the forest habitat and a prescription for prevention of wildfire.
Celtis occidentalis
A walk-through description and guide to identifying hackberry or Celtis occidentalis. Find out more about the tree's habit, range, silviculture and management.
Sycamore
The Important American Hardwoods - Sycamore - Platanus occidentalis
Acer saccharinum
A walk-through description and guide to identifying silver maple or Acer saccharinum. Find out more about the tree's habit, range, silviculture and management.
The Magnolia
The Important American Hardwoods - The Magnolias - Magnolia
Seedling Sources
Here is a review with links of the top 5 tree seedling sources online.
Identify Black Cherry
Identify Black Cherry - The Important American Hardwoods - Prunis serotina
Quercus virginiana
Quercus virginiana, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Acer saccharum
sugar maple, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Coniferous Forests
United States Forests - Classification of Conifer Forests by Forest Region
Ginkgo Biloba
A look at the fascinating ginkgo tree
Smokey Bear's Educational Poster Collection, A Collector's Set of Those 15 Prints on Nature
Smokey Bear's Educational Poster Collection: forestry department state forestry educational poster poster collection smokey bear
Opposite or Alternate Twigs and Leaves
Dormant Tree Identification Gallery - Photos of Dormant Winter Tree Markers - Leaf and Twig Arrangements
Quercus macrocarpa
Bur Oak, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Smokey Bear Posters
A Collection Of Smokey Bear's Best Nature Posters. The Smokey Bear Educational Nature Poster Series
Black Locust
The Important American Hardwoods - Black Locust - Robinia pseudoacacia
Turgor Pressure
Turgor Pressure turgidity
Fall Foliage by Tree
Broadleaf trees are identified by their unique fall leaf colors of red, yellow and orange. Here is a list of most common trees and leaf colors of fall.
Quercus alba
White Oak, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
North American Forest Biomes
The largest classification of a forest community is called a biome. In North America, these plant zones are referred to variously as tundra, boreal, deciduous, desert, prairie, southern mixed evergreen and pine, tropical, montane, temperate rain, Mediterranean scrub and more.
Be A Forester
What training can you expect before becoming a forester?
Germinating Tree Seeds
Germinating Tree Seeds - Tree Seeds and Proper Germination
Community Tree Value
Eight Reasons to Plant Trees | Trees Produce Oxygen
How to Plant Trees
How to plant trees and where trees should be planted. Ways to increase your tree planting survival and planting to grow a healthy tree. Where to find trees to plant from tree nurseries and catalogs.
Collecting for Seeds and Nuts
Collecting a Black Walnut Crop for Seeds and Nuts
Quercus falcata
Southern Red Oak, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Compound
The tree leaf and blade of hardwoods, needles with conifers, is a necessary term to know when identifying tree leaves.
Identify the Spruce
Identify the Spruce - The Important American Conifers - Important Spruce
Identify the Sweetgum
The Important American Hardwoods - Sweetgum - Liquidambar styraciflua
ID and Manage Leyland Cypress
ID and Manage Leyland Cypress
Pick the Best Christmas Tree
Selecting a fresh Christmas tree is the key to having a beautiful tree through the Holidays. Don't buy a Christmas tree until you make a thorough fresh Christmas tree inspection. Here is how to shop for and select your next Christmas tree.
Quercus palustris
Pin Oak, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Identify Yellow Poplar
Identify Yellow Poplar - The Important American Hardwoods - Tulip Tree - Liriodendron tulipifera
Botanical Tree Leaf Terms
Botanical parts of a leaf. Use these leaf parts and markers to make a positive tree identification.
Flowering Dogwood - 100 Most Common Trees
Flowering Dogwood or Cornus florida: dogwood anthracnose dogwood branch flowering dogwood vt dendrology sure what kind
The Afrotropical Realm
Review the 38 Countries with African rainforests, the rain forest issues, resources and threats to the afrotropical rainforest.
Spruce, Fir, Hemlock
Coniferous trees that are spruce, fir, hemlock.
Northern white-cedar - 100 Most Common Trees
Northern white-cedar or Thuja occidentalis or arborvitae
Salix nigra
Black Willow, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Pruning a Tree
Tree pruning is essential in developing a tree with a strong structure and desirable form. Here is a quick guide of methods on how to prune trees.
The Sassafras
The Important American Hardwoods - Sassafras - Sassafras albidum
Tree Pruning Illustration
Pruning a tree will produce strong, healthy, attractive plants. Here is a tutorial and guide on how, why and when to prune plus a few simple pruning tips.
Forest Fire Basics
A brief history of forest fires, the basics of forest fire management and control and forest fire behavior.
Identify the Poplars
The Important American Hardwoods - The Poplars - Populus
The Majestic Live Oak
How to Manage and ID Live Oak or Quercus Virginiana
Quercus stellata
Post Oak, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
ID and Manage Persimmon
How to ID and Manage Persimmon
Southern magnolia - 100 Most Common Trees
Southern magnolia or Magnolia grandiflora: national register of big trees jones county mississippi magnolia images vt dendrology milky way farm
Fagus grandifolia
Fagus grandifolia, A Top 100 Common Tree in North America
Tropical Rainforest Canopy
Life in a tropical rain forest exists vertically in trees and above the shaded forest floor. This is called the rainforest canopy.

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