Forestry Definitions

BROADLEAF

Trees that have a wide-bladed leaf that flower.

CONIFEROUS(Conifer)

Trees with needles and usually have cones.

EVERGREEN

Keep their leaves all year long and remain green

DECIDUOUS periodically loses

leaves…usually in the fall.

MADRONA a broadleaf

evergreen. Stays green all year, but also flowers.

LARCH a deciduous conifer

with needle like leaves and cones. Cones turn yellow in fall and drop.

INVASIVE SPECIESa plant or animal that is

not native to a specific location; and has a tendency to spread and cause damage to the environment.