Homework #15 Trees of the Old Growth Forest

Rachel Carson 1 HW Assignment #15 Trees of the Old Growth Forest Due: Friday 4/3/09 Name ______________________________________ Pacific Northwest old growth forests are home to a variety of conifer and broadleaf tree species. To complete this assignment, choose 2 native conifers and 1 native broadleaf species from the list below and complete the following for each tree: • list the common and scientific names • physical description, include size, color and texture of bark, size and shape of leaf or needle • distinguishing characteristics; how could you tell the difference between this tree and other common trees at a glance • a common use for products from the tree or an interesting fact about it Conifer Trees: Broadleaf Trees: Douglas-fir Big-leaf maple Western hemlock Black cottonwood Western red cedar Red alder Grand fir Oregon ash Pacific silver fir Oregon White oak Noble fir California black oak Pacific yew Pacific dogwood Use the internet, or the books: Trees to Know or the Field Guide to Old Growth Forests (pages 22-36) available to use in the classroom as references.