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Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

A map of the eastern united states with the sampling range of tulip poplar overlaid.

WHAT: Collect leaves, twigs, and in some cases wood cores

WHEN: May 15 through December 31, 2023

WHERE: Public lands (forests, refuges, reserves, parks) throughout sampling range pictured above

DIFFICULTY: Easy/Moderate. May require off-trail travel for short or moderate distances. Multiple sample types. May require accessing leaves in the high canopy; Training and tools are provided to do so.

Green Ash and White Ash

Fraxinus americana and F. pennsylvanica

Map of the eastern US with the sampling range highlighted for Ash species

WHAT: Collect leaves

WHEN: May 15 through October 31, 2023

WHERE: Public lands (forests, refuges, reserves, parks) throughout sampling range pictured above. Priority locations below:

Alabama

  • Paint Rock Forest Research Center, Paint Rock
  • Gallant (private nature reserve)

Kentucky

  • Gen Butler State Resort Park
  • Cumberland Falls SRP
  • Jenny Wiley SRP
  • Lake Barkley SRP
  • Nolin Lake SRP

Missouri

  • Apple Creek Conservation Area
  • Pelican Island Conservation Area
  • Donaldson Point Conservation Area
  • Black Island Conservation Area
  • Bushwhacker Lake Conservation Area
  • Sank Conservation Area
  • Marshall Junction Conservation Area
  • Tywappity Towersite
  • General Watkins Conservation Area

South Carolina

  • Conestee Nature Preserve
  • Harbison State Forest (waypoint in permit)
  • Palmetto State Forest (waypoint in permit)

Virginia

  • Whitney State Forest
  • Paul State Forest
  • Loft Mountain Campground in Shenandoah National Park
  • Pocahontas State Park
  • Powhatan State Park
  • Twin Lakes State Park
  • Holliday Lake State Park
  • James Madison’s Montpelier
  • McCormack Farm Research & Extension Center

DIFFICULTY: Easy. May require off-trail travel short or moderate distances.