Abstract: A hierarchical learning algorithm is developed for supporting large-scale plant species identification. A visual tree is first constructed for organizing large numbers of plant species ...

Did you hear what happened to the wooden car with wooden wheels and a wooden engine? It wooden go. Wood, at least from ash trees, is in excess supply since emerald ash borers have killed hundreds of ...

MITCHELL — A two-part winter tree identification workshop will be held at Spring Mill State Park in February, offering hands-on training in identifying trees without leaves. The workshop will be led ...

Your friend made a great suggestion for a low-maintenance shrub to use as a ground cover for your garden. It is a tough plant that I use for similar purposes. Gro-Low sumac (Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’) ...

A two-part workshop on winter tree identification is scheduled for Feb. 12 and Feb. 14 at Spring Mill State Park. The sessions, led by Janet Eger of the White River Forestry Committee, aim to teach ...

As I’ve noted more than once, being able to name the plants around you is kind of a superpower. At the very least, it allows one to enjoy a deeper level of kinship with the other living things that ...

Identifying trees in winter doesn’t stop at bark and buds. In this second part, we explore additional features and techniques that make winter tree ID easier, from branching patterns to habitat clues.

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Virginia is the national leader in champion trees, which are the largest documented of their species, including oaks and pines around Hampton Roads. Virginia is home to a diverse range of trees, from ...