Tree Identification Book : A New Method for the Practical Identification and Recognition of Trees

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Well worth the modest price

teaches you to see

this book is worthless

Detailed Tree ID

Does not contain Western USA trees

Tree Identification Book : A New Method for the Practical Identification and Recognition of Trees
George W. Symonds
Manufacturer: Collins
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0688050395
Release Date: 1973-02-01

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A new method for the practical identification and recognition of trees -- and an important supplement to existing botanical methods.

The book is in two parts: Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys are designed for easy visual comparison of details which look alike, narrowing the identification of a tree to one of a small group -- the family or genus.

Then, in the Master Pages, the species of the tree is determined, with similar details placed together to highlight differences within the family group, thus eliminating all other possibilities. The details of the Oak trees on this plate are an example of the system.

All of the more than 1500 photographs were made specifically for use in this book and were taken either in the field or of carefully collected specimens. Where possible, details such as leaves, fruit, etc., appear in actual size, or in the same scale.

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Well worth the modest price.......2007-05-10

Having used a number of feild guides with resulting frastration I found this book very useful and well worth the modest price. There is a hardback available for a much higher price that would not have been worth it as a reference tool. But, I was able to quickly narrow the scope of my search for identification of a "mystery" tree in my yard. The species was not in the book, but the genus was and that allowed me to utilize Internet resources to get the exact species nailed down. I also like the fact that the book covers identification from a number of angles - leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, and twigs. As a novice, this was instructive to me. The fact that the pictures are in black and white is not a major draw back inasmuch as they are good quality. It is clearly not a stand alone reference, but is a useful tool, especially when combined with what is now available on the Internet.

teaches you to see.......2006-09-19

This unique book teaches you a skill quickly and painlessly. Tree identification can be complex and confusing. It doesn't matter about color photographs of trees. It doesn't matter if the book can't fit in your backpack. It doesn't matter if the book doesn't look pretty. What does matter is that the book teaches you how to be alert and observant. You will recognize shapes and outlines no matter what the season. You will know what to look for. From just reading the first chapter on leaf identification I was able to identify at least a dozen trees in my yard and neighborhood, both the genera and species, effortlessly. This is the type of book where you learn something so that you don't have to carry the book around with you. If you can't identify the tree, you at least know what is important and can look up the information based on your intelligent observations. The book is well organized for maximum acquisition of knowledge and as with any new knowledge, one's world expands and one's mind is opened to creative possibilities and greater empathy with all things living on this earth.

this book is worthless.......2006-08-30

The book is suppose to be a guide to identifying trees by viewing the leaf systems, branches, and bark....it is in black and white, so color, variations, etc are not seen. Therefore, as a identification book, it is worthless. Also, it is a little large for hikers and canoers.

Detailed Tree ID.......2005-09-29

All black & white WITH detailed descriptions.
Could use color and clearer illustrations.

Does not contain Western USA trees.......2004-11-29

I agree with most of the other user comments already posted (ugly book - but handy identifiation process) BUT I must point out something that no on else has said:

THIS BOOK ONLY INCLUDES TREES found in the EASTERN USA.

For those of us that live in the western USA, this book fails miserably.

The Tree Identification Book : A New Method for the Practical Identification and Recognition of Trees

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The Tree Identification Book : A New Method for the Practical Identification and Recognition of Trees
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more useful information needed.......2007-03-08

Would like to have seen more blurbs on the side bars about what to pack and more stories, legends and history to tell the kids. There were some, but needs to be more. Also, would like to see a more eye appealing layout that perhaps kids would be able to follow along w/ while in ireland.

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