Title: Identify tree species common to Virginia.
Course: Forestry Management (18502-I) > Section: Introducing Forestry

Identification should include differentiation among

- opposite and alternate leaf placement
- compound and simple leaves
- types of leaf margins
- bark colors and patterns
- flowers and fruits
- twigs and buds.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What native trees produce hard mast?
- How do environmental factors influence species location?
- What characteristics are used to identify trees?

Teacher Resources:

- Forestry Career Development Events (CDE), FFA (https://www.ffa.org/participate/cdes/forestry/)
- Dominion Energy Envirothon, Headwaters Soil and Water Conservation District (http://headwatersswcd.org/envirothon/)