tree recognition

[anshutz1]

Hi Folks, recently asked advice about "which" pocket knife and had loads of help and advice from other members. Now want to know "which" is the best book on tree recognition? Always wanted to be able to tell each tree from another and would also want to know which wood best for burning and how long to store...... Tried books over the years, but never quite the right one. If I was honest, would prefer one I could carry with me, but thats a lot to ask in one go....Cheers in advance

 

[British Red]

Get the collins field guide (not the gem version). Its great!

 

[toilet digger]

for ID i would definately second british red.
as for uses, there are some obscure forestry commission tomes.

 

[greensurfingbear]

Not sure where you are, guessing UK. I totally agree with BR about the collins book it is good stuff....don't dismiss the collin gem books however, they are small and fit into a pocket, for when you are out and about. I even keep the full "Nature" gem set in the car and have found them useful when ID'ing. Plus at only a couple of quid not to pricey

The Roger Phillip books are pretty good as well but tend to be a bit more expensive as they are full colour almost A4(ish) size.

Another way is to see if any of your local Rangers or wildlife trusts are doing a tree ID walk. We do free ones at work from time to time and focus on teaching people how to identify the different species along with any folk lore/uses the tree might have.

hope that helps....

Orric

 

[anshutz1]

Thanks folks.

 

[Shewie]

This is a good site for using at home, takes a minute to load up though ...

http://www-saps.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/trees/home.html

 

[Seoras]

Cheers Rich. Used this site a few years ago.

Link is in the phone now.

George