BIOLOGY: TREE IDENTIFICATION & ENVIROTHON

Pathfinder Target Audience: NWHS Biology students and Envirothon members.

Pathfinder Purpose: This pathfinder is intended to provide resources and help students learn about tree identification, land and forest management, conservation, and Envirothon.

Need More Help?: Contact a biology teacher or the media coordinator, Mrs. Melissa Walker [email protected] if more help is needed.

GREAT ONLINE SOURCES

Browse these online sites for lots of useful information about tree identification and conserving our land and forests.
*Common Forest Trees of North Carolina: How to Know Them* The NC Forest Services provides a free pdf file of this book, and NC State University has an easily accessed and downloadable copy of the pdf file. This book may be downloaded and used for personal or educational purposes.
North Carolina Forest Service The NC Forest Service's primary purpose is to ensure adequate and quality forest resources for the state to meet its present and future needs.
NCSU Tree Physiology and Ecosystem Science Laboratory This research group is interested in a variety of topics associated with physiology and ecology of forested ecosystems. They are located within the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources in North Carolina State University's College of Natural Resources.
North Carolina Forest Action Plan - Geospatial Viewer Ever wonder which is the most plentiful tree type in Wilkes or North Carolina in general? This interesting site allows visitors to choose options which are displayed on an interactive map of North Carolina. Site users can see everything from locations of wildfires in the state to concentrations of Loblolly pine trees.
Wilkes County Soil & Water Conservation District The mission of the Wilkes County Soil & Water Conservation District is: "To foster voluntary, incentive-driven management of soil, water, and related natural resources for the benefit of the environment, economy, and all citizens."

Browse these links for lots of useful information about Envirothon.
NC Envirothon Forestry Sample Questions Envirothon.org Resources This website contains an explanation of Envirothon, the rules and regulations, and great resources to help competitors prepare. Sample test questions are provided.

PRINT SOURCES IN OUR MEDIA CENTER

Do you prefer to learn from printed books instead of the internet?

Here are some of the tree-related books available for checkout from our media center.

*Find These Books in Our Media Center*	*Find These Books in Our Media Center*
Teaching the Trees: Lessons From the Forest by Joan Maloof Call #578.73 MAL The author presents a collection of natural history essays on the forests of the eastern United States, and discusses the various species of plant and wildlife that inhabit the region.	The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees by David More & John White Call #582.16 MOR Presents a collection of illustrated entries of tree species, arranged by family and type, and provides information on each tree's native range, its introduction to cultivation, and other key facts.
The Tree: a Natural History of What Trees Are, How They Live, and Why They Matter by Colin Tudge Call #582.16 TUD The author travels the world exploring various aspects of trees, including their life cycles, their origins, their year-to-year adaptations, the items they produce, the ways they shape and sustain human life, and their conservation.	How Trees Die: The Past, Present, and Future of our Forests by Jeff Gillman Call #634.9 GIL Explains the importance of trees to the environment, and describes the effect of farming, construction, and irrigation on tree populations; along with the many ways that trees can die--cut for profit or by overwatering.

Cover images and book summaries from Follett Destiny and Amazon used under Fair Use guidelines for educational use only.

VIDEOS & PODCASTS

Are you more of an audio/visual learner?

Instead of reading about your topic, would you rather watch or listen to find out more about tree identification and forest conservation?

PODCASTS

My Favorite Trees -My Favorite Trees is a podcast all about how certain tree species have played significant roles in human societies around the world. Each episode will cover a different type of tree or theme and discuss how our cultural history overlaps with natural history.
The Plant a Trillion Trees Podcast - Welcome to The Plant a Trillion Trees Podcast, your go-to resource for all things trees, arboriculture, and urban forestry! As Certified Arborists® through ISA (International Society of Arboriculture), we're passionate about promoting tree planting and proper tree care to create thriving urban forests in neighborhoods, parks, and open spaces.