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Trees of Virginia
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IntroductionTrees are a renewable resourceNumerous environmental, economic, and
cultural benefitsImprove our quality of life
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What trees doModerate our climateProvide clean waterProvide fresh airHomes for wildlifeBeautyRecreationProvide jobs, wood productsQuiet places to observe nature
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Forests constantly changeSwift change
FireIce WindTimber harvest
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Forests also change slowlySuccessionClimate change
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Virginia ForestsHardwood forest covers over 20% of the total
forest of VAIf left undisturbed, most if not all of VA would
be forestedWe have at least 3 tree harvests in most
areasOnly a few remote areas still have virgin
forestPines are mostly pioneer species
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Tree Identification 101Trees can be identified in a variety of ways
Parts, types and position of leavesShape of leavesTypes of budsTypes of leaf marginsTypes of flowersTypes of fruits
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Conifers aka GymnospermsHave needles not leavesPhotosynthesize all year longAre very flexible to withstand heavy snowfall
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Deciduous treesLose leaves in fallGo dormant during the winterActively grow spring, summer, fallAdaptations for life in the temperate zone
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Simple versus compound
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Pinnate versus palmate
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Opposite versus alternate
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Smooth versus toothed margins
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Identify common trees at BRHSFor each tree use the tree guides Cut out the tree picture and paste it in your
nature journalIdentify the tree by its common nameIdentify the tree by its common nameIdentify its habitatHeight at maturityOne interesting fact about the tree
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Green Ash
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Eastern red cedar
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Red bud
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Red mulberry
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Eastern white pine
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Black locust
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Sweet gum
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Red maple
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Sugar maple
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Pin oak