Dendrology and Tree Identification
This program provides a basic overview of native Kentucky forest trees and how to recognize them in spring and summer or fall and winter. The program will be approximately 50% classroom study and 50% field investigations.
Description
This program provides a basic overview of native Kentucky forest trees and how to recognize them in spring and summer or fall and winter. The program will be approximately 50% classroom study and 50% field investigations.
The program will include:
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Basic morphological characteristics & tree identification terminology
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How to use a simplified dichotomous tree key using leaves as the primary field identification characteristic
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How to identify trees from leaf shape, bark, fruit and other useful field characteristics
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Tree Identification resources for Kentucky trees
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Interesting aspects of native trees that will help you remember them
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Ecological significance, habitat and forest structure