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Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Spruce: black, Colorado blue, Norway, white.Oak: black, bur, northern red, northern pin, swamp white, white.Maple: Norway, red, silver, striped, sugar.
Illustrations, identification keys, and other descriptive information will help make identification easier when out in the forest, in a backyard, or along the road. Although this guide was written and designed for upper elementary audiences, it will help anyone with an interest in tree identification become better acquainted with some of the most important trees in the state. The publication briefly describes 69 of the more common trees found in Michigan. More than 75 different native species of trees grow in the state, with many others that are planted from other parts of the country-and the world! Not all trees can be found in all locations, though, because different species prefer different sites and environments. They collectively contribute to many benefits: habitat for various types of wildlife, filter systems for air and water quality, places for recreation opportunities, and all kinds of wood products we use every day. Nearly 19 million acres, or 53% of the state’s land area, are covered in some kind of forest. Forests are a critical feature of Michigan’s landscape.