Title: Identify common trees native to Virginia.
Course: Introduction to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems (18504) > Section: Managing Forest Resources

Identification should include common tree species native to Virginia according to bark, leaf shape, arrangement and venation, and fruit.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the methods used to identify tree species?
- What are the three common branch arrangements?
- What is the difference between simple, and palmate, pinnately, and bipinnately compound leaves?
- What are the different types of margins on leaves?
- What are three families of trees native to Virginia?
- What 15 native trees are around your school/area?
- Where can one find the invasive tree species list for trees affecting Virginia forests?

Teacher Resources:

- Common Native Trees of Virginia
- VA FFA Forestry Contest (List of Virginia trees)