Resources

Explore the tree from crown to roots.

Trees are complex living systems. Their leaves and needles capture energy, their branches respond to load and injury, and their roots depend on healthy soil for water, oxygen and nutrients.

Scroll down through the tree to explore some of the structures and processes that influence tree health, stability and longevity in the Yukon.

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Crown, foliage and identification

Branch structure and tree response

Tree care

Roots and soil

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There is more beneath the surface.

Trees respond to their environment through an extraordinary combination of structure, chemistry and biology. This resource library will continue to grow as we add new illustrations, field observations and practical guidance for understanding and caring for Yukon trees.

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