The first tree is the same as the first two, but it's diseased.Newai said:This image from Panoramio via Google Earth was pinned at Missoula, Montana.
http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/5536/missoulamttrees1.jpg
Any idea what the circled trees are?
Original image: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/11198333
edward said:This link can zoom in.
http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/original/11198333.jpg
Sweet gum ?
OOps I think that sweet gum (the small trees) are in the eastern sates.
Ouabache said:I probably have seen them, passing through Missoula a few moons ago. Beautiful topography !
Looks like there were rectangular hay bales in that field.
For identification purposes, we need to send someone on the ground to take leaf samples.
There are several types of trees that can be found in Missoula, MT, including ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, western larch, quaking aspen, and western red cedar.
To identify trees in Missoula, MT using an image, you can look at the tree's overall shape and size, its leaves or needles, its bark, and any flowers, fruits, or seeds it may have. Using a tree identification guide or app can also be helpful.
Trees in Missoula, MT tend to be coniferous, meaning they have needles or scales instead of leaves. They also have adaptations to survive in the region's cold and dry climate, such as deep root systems and thick bark.
Yes, there are several invasive tree species in Missoula, MT, including Russian olive, cheatgrass, and spotted knapweed. These species can outcompete native trees and plants, leading to negative impacts on the local ecosystem.
Yes, identifying and monitoring trees in Missoula, MT can help with conservation efforts. By keeping track of tree species and their health, conservationists can better understand the state of the local environment and take measures to protect and restore it.