TREES AT SHAMMAH

Tree Watching at Shammah Lodge 

If you were on a hike at Shammah Lodge and someone pointed to a tree, how well do you think you’d be able to identify the species? 

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Many could quickly name iconic species in the bushveld. But what about the dozens of other trees towering over us at Shammah Lodge? Shammah Lodge has provided identification tags to 52 tree species on the lodge to enable hikers and tree lovers to easy identify these species.

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Learning to identify trees is like studying a secret language. You will discover how to distinguish between leaf shapes, branch patterns and bark texture. You will feel more connected to the natural world, and you can impress your friends and families by reading the trees like a book.

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The following tree species were identified at Shammah Lodge -