Part 1 of a three-part series on Winter Tree Identification by Extension Forester Chris Evans. This session focuses on the characteristics used in identification, terminology, and techniques and tools for identifying unknown tree species.
Part 2, Common Trees of Illinois, can be viewed at
https://youtu.be/eCysyUrddgQ
Part 3, Difficult Groups and Uncommon Trees, can be viewed at
https://youtu.be/PuAlyp9PamA
Handouts for each of the sessions can be downloaded at https://uofi.box.com/v/WinterTreeID