Trees are part of the landscape of England and are necessary for life.
(February 24th 2001)
This wood was built by the 'Countyside Carers' from open meadow land, by kind permission of the committee of Wythall Community Association. The area is approximately three acres and is developing nicely into a mixed woodland of native deciduous trees, beginning to need some woodland maintenance.
I was asked to demonstrate Winter Tree Identification, and chose this wood because of its size, my idea being to take a gentle walk and talk about TREES.
A brief mention was made about the general condition of the wood, which is, surprisingly in very good condition, except for squirrel damage.
We mentioned:-
Winter Tree Identification..
There is no easy way to identify trees, be it summer or winter, it is really just a matter of reference and practice, lots and lots of practice, it can be made easier if you understand the character of a twig.
So, first we talked and demonstrated......The Characteristics of a Winter Twig..
Points which apply to any twig and help to make it possible to identify a deciduous tree. In choosing a twig it is best to examine those at the end of branches containing a terminal bud.
First the Twig.
Buds
Other points to consider when identifying trees... Look at the tree, its general shape (but not in woodland) consider the bark, its general pattern and colour.
'TREES' Winter Tree Identification.. (notes from the Meeting at Wythall Woods)Diagram of twig.
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