Today we're going to look at some trees you might find at RCSP, with a catch: in keeping with our theme of exploring good places to put sustainable trails, this slideshow present trees that don't like water, and trees that do. Now, just because you see one of these trees does not mean the area is definitely dry or definitely wet - but it should cause you to stop and consider. Also, because of how long it takes trees to mature, you aren't likely to find a wetland tree in a new wetland, or a non-wetland tree in an area recently dry. Officially, there are three factors to determine a wetland; but, rather than make you sit through a four-day wetland identification course (I have), I give you these ten trees. When you see one, look around; if you were water, would you hang out there? Check out the soils map we explored earlier: are the soils predisposed to be wet? If both answers are yes, you may want to reconsider whether a trail should cut through there.
Enjoy!
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