What are the parts of a tree? How do you identify coniferous trees? Objective Students will be able to: 1. name the different parts of a tree - heartwood, taproot, lateral roots, xylem, phloem, bark 2. identify coniferous trees with a dichotomous key. Background In 2008-2009, there were over 80 ongoing research studies or monitoring projects being conducted in Glacier National Park on cultural resources, history, social sciences, air, water, geological resources, climate, fire, ecosystem processes, vegetation, and wildlife. Some studies are conducted by university graduate students and profess Duration: 60 Minutes.