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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: charlie r on February 20, 2022, 11:39:10 PM

Title: trees & woods
Post by: charlie r on February 20, 2022, 11:39:10 PM: Hello everyone, hope all is safe during these stormy times - here comes another one (Franklin) plenty more off cuts!!

many thanks for your previous replies to the Ash query. I got some short pieces but the guys working on the felling are super quick in getting rid of what's dropped; either by transporting it away or as mentioned in the replies chipped for fuel & new paths. As I'm getting into looking at different woods/timbers/grains to turn & collect from the supply of felled woods (as they have not stopped just yet + Dudley, Eunice & next Franklin), could I ask a simple but important question please. Can anyone recommend a good tree book for identifying British trees which may also have some overseas trees to ponder over and come up to speed with what's available, grain patterns and learning more about wood generally?

Stay safe
Regards

Charlie
Title: Re: trees & woods
Post by: Twisted Trees on February 21, 2022, 12:16:46 AM: Can't beat the old ones I feel, try The Observer's Book of Trees and Shrubs of the British Isles also a great resource is https://www.wood-database.com/ (https://www.wood-database.com/)
Title: Re: trees & woods
Post by: BrianH on February 21, 2022, 09:06:27 AM: Here's another school of thought for you to ponder, Charlie.
Does it matter about the species, grain pattern, etc, etc. If its free, turn it and see.
Brian
Title: Re: trees & woods
Post by: Tim Pettigrew on February 21, 2022, 06:05:11 PM: I have been using Trees of Britain & Europe by G.Aas and A Riedmiller, a handy pocket guide published by Collins (Nature Guide). Currently on offer on Amazon at a bargain price of £3.99. See HERE (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Nature-Guide-Britain-Europe/dp/0002199939/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?adgrpid=104080863795&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjc2QBhDgARIsAMc3SqTRzYpYPpWg4PAVwkjvI_yNhsxiOBaT3qs2gDlP6JXEAyt1fd-gS8gaAqw7EALw_wcB&hvadid=444367322805&hvdev=m&hvlocint=9046037&hvlocphy=1005466&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13911260684158772120&hvtargid=kwd-315252889350&hydadcr=26669_1917576&keywords=trees+of+britain+and+europe&qid=1645465836&sr=8-2)
Title: Re: trees & woods
Post by: charlie r on February 21, 2022, 06:44:45 PM: Thanks to all for the suggestions - give them a try, someting to read anyway!!
Title: Re: trees & woods
Post by: Martin Lawrence on February 23, 2022, 11:30:54 AM: If you have an iphone there is an App that will identify trees by the leaf and or bark.

Cheers Martin.
Title: Re: trees & woods
Post by: bodrighywood on February 23, 2022, 11:44:18 AM: Quote from: Martin Lawrence on February 23, 2022, 11:30:54 AM

If you have an iphone there is an App that will identify trees by the leaf and or bark.

Cheers Martin.
Which one do you refer to Martin? I have tried several of these and not found one that is particularly accurate yet?

Pete
Title: Re: trees & woods
Post by: Martin Lawrence on February 27, 2022, 04:46:17 PM: Don't have an iphone so going on what others have tole me so cannot recommend a particular App.

I am also told the woodland trust have one for British trees.

Cheers Martin.