So, the main species of tree at my spot is Hemlock, i seem to be smack dab in the middle of a grove. Hemlock is usually found in ravines, steep hillsides, and rocky ridges, with relatively high levels of humidity. It prefers partial shade and can grow in full shade. On the edge of the forest towards the brook are a couple of White Pine.
The White Pine is known the the Haudenosaunee Native Americans as the tree of peace, during a peace treaty signing weapons would be buried under a white pine as part of the treaty. Its five needles also represented the five nations joined together as one.They prefer well drained soil and cool humid climates, but also grow in highlands and boggy areas (right near centennial brook) It is the dominant tree in mixed forests, growing taller than even hardwoods. It provides food and shelter for such species as squirrels and common crossbills. These trees were commonly used as masts for ships during the "age of sail". Underneath and around the few white pines are some Sugar Maples coming in, a lot looked like two to three year growth.
Sugar maples are extremely important in the northeast, not only for their use in maple sugar production, but also as a highly valued wood, bowling allies, pins, basketball court flooring are all made from sugar maple. It is one of the densest and hardest of the maple family. Some trees exhibit wavy wood grain, known as "birdseye maple", which are highly valued.
To the west there are red maple. This species is the state tree of Rhode Island, and displays brilliant deep red foliage in the fall. It is often used as a shade tree for landscaping. Its lumber is medium to high quality, but is considered a soft wood amongst maples. It can survive in a wide range of habitats from swampy land to poor dry soils. It can survive long floods and also droughts.
To the east is a species i couldn't identify, its posted in a picture (trunk and branch). Ten schrute bucks for whoever can figure it out.
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