Tree identification and biodiversity

Villadsen, Dorthe ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8384-158X (2020) Tree identification and biodiversity. The Ecologist .

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Abstract

Anybody embarking on the journey to become a fully-fledged tree spotter will ask: " How do I tell the difference between two species of trees? They are all so similar.” The secret: It is all down to practice. Ask a young child and they can instantly tell the difference between a cat and a dog. Although both animals have four legs, fur and a tail the familiarity from picture books and frequent real-life sighting will make this identification second nature. But point towards an oak or a beech, and most people whatever age group, are most likely to answer: “A tree”. In order to prevent further biodiversity loss, we need to foster an interest in wildlife and help more people to be able to identify a wider range of biodiversity.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	The Ecologist
Publisher:	The Resurgence Trust
ISSN:	0012-9631
Departments:	Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas (CNPPA)
Depositing User:	Christian Stretton
Date Deposited:	03 Jul 2020 14:37
Last Modified:	30 Oct 2025 08:00
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/5608

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