.5racer 14 #1 Posted January 25, 2011 Ok all I need a book that shows color pics of tree cross sections for identity. I got permission to cut a ton of trees on some land and some are hard to tell what they are. Looking for a book that shows a color photo of the tree. Been to a few book stores and not haveing much luck. Trees with leaves is pretty much all they have with a pic of its bark,non of the wood itself. Anybody know of a book like this ,,,,,,Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoneman 10 #2 Posted January 25, 2011 If you know little to nothing about standing timber . . . it can be difficult to identify many trees this time of year since the leaves are on the ground and probably covered by snow . . . even with photos. However, you should be able to determine a few of the best firewood trees without much help. are you cutting for firewood, lumber, or both? If it's for lumber, call a timber buyer to meet you there. If there's a good bit that's 15" to 25" in diameter (BHD, which is breast height diameter), you might be able to put some money in your pocket, and get firewood from the tops. And while the guys there, he can tell you what to take down for yourself among the smaller hardwoods. If it's for just firewood, find a tree service guy to walk the woods with you. Pay him a few bucks and you should be able to get all the info you need. Otherwise . . . find the easiest take downs with the most wood and remember . . . it all burns better than snow balls! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gd.pudge 2 #3 Posted January 25, 2011 you may try your state department of natural resourses(dnr) in the foretsry division they may have some info on that or may have it online too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy w h 5 #4 Posted January 25, 2011 You can Google Tree identification bark This will open your door to trees Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.5racer 14 #5 Posted January 26, 2011 I have been cutting for 30 years or better . Just once in a while I come across one that is new. And taking the computer to the timber aint going to work,thats why I need a book. As far as a Arborist, WELL ,I dabble in tree removel and I'm the one people ask to look at one for type ............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Fanatic 51 #6 Posted January 26, 2011 I have a book from a college course called Winter Botany. It shows how to identify deciduous trees in winter. The author is William Trelease. There are no color pictures though, just drawings of what to look for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #7 Posted January 26, 2011 Terry, have a look at these....maybe #5? http://forestry.about.com/od/aboutforestry...tree_guides.htm Duff :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
