quick guide to tree identification by leaf

#Quick guide to tree identification by leaf plus

Note that as we are in the UK, this is a British tree identification guide, covering the following trees: You don’t have to offer a prize – we typically don’t – but you could if there was a reason to, or you were using the game as part of an outdoor birthday party activity or something similar. The winning team is the team that finds their trees first. If they get it right, they can read out a ‘fascinating fact’ about the tree from their sheet (and I learned something putting that guide together!). They can talk about leaf shape, twigs, buds, bark and so on, linking the ‘real’ tree to the tree ID notes on their guide sheet. When a team finds a tree they think is one of theirs, I get them to explain what features they used to ID the tree.

You can cut the tree ID sheet into sections and give each team a section with only their trees on if that is easier for you (and them).Įach team has to find the three trees on their sheet. They will be finding three trees per team. Give each team a tree identification guide. Before you start the game, make sure you do actually have the trees in your wood! See below for a list of the UK trees covered by this guide. This is a game to help children learn about trees. It prints fine in black and white too, and if you print it double-sided it will fit on one sheet of paper. It’s designed in colour, but I know many people will only have access to black and white printing. It’s a tree leaf guide really, as it has photographs of the different leaves so you can spot the characteristic traits of the trees.

#Quick guide to tree identification by leaf plus

There are two pages, and nine trees, plus space to make notes if you need to. Then download it, print it out and use it in your setting. Simply enter your email below to access the printable.

As well as being out in the woods, we think it’s important to know what’s there in the forest with us!Īnd that’s where this tree identification guide with pictures comes in.