Trees woods and wildlife
How to identify trees
All trees have clues and features that can help with identification. You just need to know what to look out for with our quick guide.
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When deciduous trees shed their leaves in winter, telling one species from another can be tricky. But even on bare trees there are clues to look out for. Take this quiz and test your winter tree ID knowledge. You’ll get to know some key features, from bark and leaf buds to seeds and silhouettes.
Trees woods and wildlife
All trees have clues and features that can help with identification. You just need to know what to look out for with our quick guide.
Trees woods and wildlife
Everything you need to know about British trees. From identification, folklore and history to the pests and diseases that threaten them.
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