From its first edition originally published in 1950, “Trees to Know in Oregon” has been an essential field guide for naturalists, ecologists, foresters, and anyone else interested in identifying and understanding the trees to be found in its title-referenced U.S. state.
Recently I’ve become dissatisfied with my knowledge of trees. I’m not entirely certain what has caused these feelings at this point in my life – I just find myself looking at a tree and becoming irritated with myself if I can’t identify it.
Therefore I’ve begun a course of study in the trees in my local area; an activity made much easier than it otherwise would be thanks to the superb book Trees to Know in Oregon by Ed Jensen as published by Oregon State University Press Extension Service.