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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Gus on November 15, 2011, 04:27:55 pm

Title: Tree ID Field Guid?
Post by: Gus on November 15, 2011, 04:27:55 pm

Hello Everbody,

Looking for a GOOD Tree I.D. field guide.

I remember reading about one such guide mentioned here on P.A. but did not write the name down at the time, and now I've been unable to find it again through the search engine.
As I remember the book was said to do a excellent job leading you to a proper identification through a series of steps, leaf type, bark type, location...
And it also had color photos of leaves, bark and trees, I believe.

I have several books on the subject at the present but they all turned out to be difficult to get dialed in to a positive I.D.
And they have hand drawn or painted plates not photos...

Thank You.

-gus

Title: Re: Tree ID Field Guid?
Post by: jonathan creason on November 15, 2011, 04:56:01 pm

Based on their actions here in NC I will not recommend the audobon's book to anyone anymore.  I can't go into it anymore without getting political, so let me just say there are other good books out there.

Title: Re: Tree ID Field Guid?
Post by: criveraville on November 15, 2011, 07:32:57 pm

Martha Stewart puts out a good field tree id book >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D

Title: Re: Tree ID Field Guid?
Post by: Pat B on November 15, 2011, 09:44:43 pm

The Peterson's Field Guide series is a good one but I like my Audubons. I have most of the Audubon series.

Title: Re: Tree ID Field Guid?
Post by: Gus on November 15, 2011, 10:51:38 pm

Thank You Guys...

I guess I'll just send tree photos to Cipriano for ID since he already sprung for Marpha's Tree Book...   8)

DOH!   

-gus

Title: Re: Tree ID Field Guid?
Post by: blackhawk on November 15, 2011, 11:35:21 pm

I have the national wildlife federations field guide to trees of north america....I've compared this one side by side to audobons and this one is waaaay better in my opinion. You wont regret buying it.I know I don't. I bought mine at my local barnes n nobles.

Title: Re: Tree ID Field Guid?
Post by: mullet on November 16, 2011, 12:02:48 am

I use the Audubon Society Field Guide of North America. It's an excellent book with color photos and growing regions along with good descriptions of leaves, fruit, and flowers.