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Description

Scouts learn how to use a tree identification key and identify eight different species of tree in their local area. Best combined with a short hike either during a meeting or on a camp.

Resources

Printouts of a tree identification key (we used this one: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/content/dam/nhmwww/take-part/identify-nature/tree-identification-key.pdf).
Patrol Sheets (see attachment).
Pens/Pencils.
Scouts should bring torches (if dark).
Everyone should be wearing/carrying suitable gear for the walk that you plan, taking into consideration the terrain and expected weather.

Instructions

Each patrol is given a pen, a copy of the patrol sheet (see attachment, or create your own) and a printed copy of a tree identification key (https://www.nhm.ac.uk/content/dam/nhmwww/take-part/identify-nature/tree-identification-key.pdf).
As a patrol, they should use the tree identification key to identify local trees (although if they can identify some without it, that is also fine - they just need to fully use it for one of them), this should include at least one coniferous and one deciduous species.
When they have identified each tree to a leader and the leader agrees that they have it correct, they should note it down on their patrol sheet.
Note that the 50 minutes running time does not include any allowance for the walk itself, so a 45-60 minute walk with this activity completed on the way round should be suitable for a 2 hour meeting.

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• Forester - Identification
• Forester - Recognition