You cannot possibly tell the species of a tree through a picture of the bark alone.
In winter ,as it is now in the northern hemisphere, you will need to examine the twigs and buds. Other considerations are the area and country the tree is growing in, its general shape and location are pivotal as well. Obviously in summer the leaves come into play as well. However, you can't rely on leaves found beneath a tree at this time of year as they may just have blown there, especially in a woodland situation.
Here in the UK we have many great field guides to trees with keys to provide positive identification. I would recommend 'The Collins Field Guide to the Trees of Britain and Europe' to anyone on this side of the Atlantic. I am sure there are equally good publications in the USA and elsewhere.
Anyone interested in using wood from native trees and shrubs would be wise to invest and learn to use one of these guides.
