Tree Identification
This course will cover field identification techniques for common trees native to the Great Lakes region. The course will focus on winter and summer identification characteristics including leaves, bark, buds/twigs, and tree form.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to identify characteristics of common tree families native to the Great Lakes region.
Participants will be able to identify trees native to the Great Lakes region, to the Family, Genus and Species level by leaf, bark, tree form, and bud/twig characteristics.
CEUs/CFEs
This training is preapproved for 3.5 CEUs by the WI-DNR and the Society of American Foresters.
To obtain credit you will need complete the training within 30 days of registering and receive a 75% or higher on all assessments. A list of individuals who successfully complete the training will be submitted to WI-DNR and SAF on the first of each month.
Any questions regarding credit can be directed to the Wisconsin Forestry Center at wfc@uwsp.edu.
Target Audience
This online training is designed for professional foresters, and others interested.
Instructor Bio
Sophie Demchik is an associate instructor at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where she teaches plant and natural resource courses. Sophie was raised in the hardwood-covered mountains of Central West Virginia where she learned to love plants. She graduated from Davis and Elkins College with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Environmental Science. After graduation, she attended West Virginia University where she earned a Master’s degree in plant biology. Since then, Sophie has lived and worked in Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In addition to working for the university, she and her husband own Oak Openings Farm, LLC (which includes a farm and natural resource consulting business), in southeastern Portage County.
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