Resources
See below for additional resources and useful information on things such as tree identification and ways to access GPS coordinates.
- Open the Google Maps application on your smartphone.
- Zoom in to your current location (should look like a blue dot).
- Long press (or hold your finger longer than normal) on your location to drop a pin.
- Tap the white box at the bottom of the screen to get more information regarding your pin location; you should notice the GPS coordinates there.
What Tree is That?
Interactive and step-by-step guide to tree identification using leaf characteristics.
iNaturalist
Crowdsourced platform that assists with tree (and other) identification via uploaded images.
USDA Plants Database
Useful for determining which species of trees are present in your area.