Tree Lady Talks

Introduction to the Handbook of Urban Tree Allometry with Luke Fay and Joe Fennel

25 Feb 2025

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Send a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the newly released handbook on UK urban tree allometry with experts Joe Fennell...

Dr Kathleen Wolf, The Impact of urban trees on human health and wellbeing

29 Nov 2024

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Send a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Dr. Kathleen Wolf, a research social scientist, discusses the profound impact of urban trees on ...

The First Trees & what they teach us -Dr Sandy Hetherington

22 Nov 2024

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Send a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Dr. Sandy Hetherington, a Plant Evolutionary Biologist, discusses the origins and evolution of p...

George Bumann - Eavesdropping on Animals

15 Nov 2024

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Send a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, host Sharon engages with wildlife expert and sculpture artist George Boomin, who shares insights...

Charity appeal for Schizophrenia Research by Jacqueline Waring

14 Nov 2024

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Send a textPlease be aware that this episode contains references to taking one's own life (support available in the show notes below). Jacqueline...

Forest Gardens with Andrew Walton

08 Nov 2024

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Send a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, host Sharon engages with Andrew Walton to explore the concept of forest gardens and their ecolog...

Carol Donaldson

01 Nov 2024

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Send a textIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon and Carol Donaldson discuss the transformative power of volunteering in wildlife conservation. C...

Trees on buildings with Alistair Bayford

24 Oct 2024

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Send a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the growing trend of planting trees on buildings with expert Alistair Bayford. ...

Russell Horsey - Greening the Community and Tree Plotter

22 Oct 2024

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Send a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon speaks with Russell Horsey about his work in community greening across the UK, the challe...

Henry Kuppen - Tree Guests

18 Oct 2024

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Send a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon interviews Henry Kuppen, a tree ambassador from the Netherlands, about the concept of &ap...

Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, with Zazie Todd

15 Oct 2024

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Send a textIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon interviews Zazie Todd, an animal behavior expert, about her book 'Bark' which focuses ...

3-30-300 - Cecil Konijnendijk and Dirk Voets

10 Oct 2024

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Send a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the transformative 3-30-300 rule with experts Cecil Konijnendijk and Dirk Voets...

The Politics of Street Trees, Camilla Allen

03 Oct 2024

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Send a textSummaryThis conversation explores the intricate politics surrounding street trees, focusing on their historical significance, community eng...

European Tree Standards Jaroslav Kolarik, Czech Republic

23 Sep 2024

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Send a textIn this conversation, Sharon interviews Jaroslav Kolarik, CEO of SafeTrees and member of the Arboriculture Academy in the Czech Republic. T...

What is Arbitecture? With Dr Gary Winn

19 Sep 2024

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Send a textBuilt and natural environments are often referred to independently, but in reality, comprise two defined parts of one environment. Within ...

Oaklore by Jules Acton - a glorious celebration of the culture & natural history of oaks

13 Sep 2024

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Send a textIn this conversation, Jules Acton discusses her book 'Oaklore' and her journey into the world of nature conservation. She shares ...

Callum Throw - Technology in Arb - AI Strikes!

05 Sep 2024

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Send a textIn this episode, Sharon and Callum discuss the use of AI and technology in the arboriculture industry. Callum explains that AI has been aro...

BS:5837 Update - Howard Booth

29 Aug 2024

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Send a textIn this bonus episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the revision of the British standard for trees and construction, BS 5837. She in...

Trees & Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)! with Simon Thomas, Director of Ecology TMA

22 Aug 2024

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Send a textThe conversation explores the complexities and challenges of implementing biodiversity net gain (BNG) in the UK. The discussion covers topi...

A life lesson in Urban Forestry - Dr Mark Johnston

15 Aug 2024

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Send a textDr. Mark Johnston, MBE, shares his life story and his journey in the field of urban forestry. From his childhood in London to his adventure...

Discovering roots and Lidar! Kimberley Howard, Tim Moya Associates

09 Aug 2024

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Send a textKimberley gets to talk to both Sharon & Noel this time, about LIDAR and apples, but not at the same time! Kimberly Howard, a senior Ar...

Who is The Tree Lady? - Luke Faye finds out!

26 Jul 2024

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Send a textIn this exclusive interview Sharon is interviewed by her friend Luke Fay. They discuss how Sharon got into podcasting, her preparation proc...

Changing attitudes to change the environment - Professor Chris Baines

18 Jul 2024

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Send a textChris Baines is one of the UK’s leading independent environmentalists.  He trained as a horticulturalist at Wye College, Kent and then a...

Sarah Dodd, Tree Law

13 Jul 2024

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Send a textSarah Dodd, the Tree Hugging Lawyer, discusses various legal aspects related to trees, including neighboring tree disputes, subsidence, and...

BNG and Veteran trees - Julian Forbes-Laird

05 Jul 2024

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Send a textIn this conversation, Sharon and Julian discuss the concept of biodiversity net gain and its unintended consequences, particularly in relat...

Christine Figgener - My Life With Sea Turtles

20 Jun 2024

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Send a textChristine Figgener, a world-renowned marine biologist, discusses her passion for sea turtles and the importance of their conservation. She ...

Nadina Galle - The Nature of Our Cities

12 Jun 2024

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Send a textThe conversation covers various topics related to urban ecology and the importance of nature in cities. It touches on personal experiences,...

Silvija Krajter Ostoic Croatian Forest Social Science

15 Feb 2024

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Send a textSilvija discusses her forest social science study on how people engage with green spaces.  For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archiv...

Dallas Campbell - Who is out there? Chatting about Science communication and Space!

06 Feb 2024

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Send a textDallas Campbell, a science communicator and television presenter, discusses his early life, career in television, and fascination with spac...

Jim Mulholland - A year in the life of a bat

02 Feb 2024

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Send a textJim is an ecologist and arboriculturist, specialising in veteran trees and bats. Jim is the director of Bats Research & Training, where...

Global Agroforestry and hope for the future - Patrick Worms,

26 Jan 2024

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Send a textThis week Sharon speaks to Patrick Worms, Senior Science Policy Advisor for Centre for International Forestry research and World Agroforest...

Professor Lynne Boddy talks Fungi

17 Jan 2024

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Send a textLynne Boddy is Professor of Fungal Ecology at Cardiff University UK. She has taught and researched into the ecology of fungi associated wit...

Catherine Nuttgens - Tree Equity

12 Jan 2024

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Send a textCatherine Nuttgens is the Urban Programme Lead for the Woodland Trust.  She has a project management background connecting people to natur...

The Tree Lady Talks Trailer

08 Jan 2024

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Send a textSharon Durdant-Hollamby, the Tree Lady, introduces the podcast which, since its beginnings in July 2020, has reached over 50 countries, and...

Ben Seamark - Arboriculture in Australia

05 Jan 2024

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Send a textBen is Co-Founder of Forestree, the new generation of Tree Management purpose built for Local Government. Here he talks to Sharon about all...

Christmas Tree Special with Dr Gabriel Hemery - The Tree Almanac 2024 -

19 Dec 2023

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Send a textJoin Sharon and Gabriel as they discuss a wondrous seasonal journey through Britain and Ireland’s trees in his new book , The Tree Almana...

Dr Richard Claxton Gardening 4 Health

15 Dec 2023

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Send a textWhy is gardening so good for us? What is the science behind the benefits for the body, mind and soul? What is so good about healthy soil fo...

James Kaechele - New York Tree Trust Development Director

07 Dec 2023

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Send a textJames Kaechele studied at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. He has been conne...

John Parker CEO of the Arboricultural Association

01 Dec 2023

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Send a textA lot of fun chatting to John about all things Arb - the state of the industry, recruitment, tree equity and the wonderful webinars!For mor...

Tristan Gooley - How To Read A Tree

24 Nov 2023

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Send a textSharon had a very enlightening chat with Tristan Gooley about his latest book, How To Read A Tree, of which, a description from the man him...

Fallen and Felled - Re-using London's Felled Timber Stock

17 Nov 2023

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Send a textListen to Sharon talking to Fallen & Felled founders Bruce Saunders and Patrick Welsh as they set about making beautiful items from Lon...

Woodland Heritage with Simon Burvill

10 Nov 2023

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Send a textWoodland Heritage is recognised as a unique initiative, which truly unites all tree people – a vehicle for wood users (and consumers) to ...

Amanda Lewis, Tracking Giants'

03 Nov 2023

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Send a textAmanda Lewis is a big-tree tracker and an award-winning book editor. Born in Dublin, Ireland, she now divides her time between the internet...

Ted Green - MVO, MBE.

26 Oct 2023

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Send a textSimply, Ted Green MVO, MBE is a veteran Tree Legend. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.

Tree roots with Kristin Moldestad

22 Oct 2023

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Send a textWhat the difference between roots from a London plane and a cherry?  Why does this matter?  Tree roots for each species are as diverse as...

Duncan Clark of Braxted Park - Changing Landscapes For Good

13 Oct 2023

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Send a textDuncan Clark and family are early adopters of re-wilding their country estate. They are transforming and restoring the historic park land t...

Stephen Downing, Tree Preservation Officer recounts TPO prosecution

05 Oct 2023

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Send a textIn this episode, Stephen talks about his role in the case of a landowner who felled 270 trees protected by a tree preservation order, resul...

Peter Wohlleben - The Power of Trees

15 Sep 2023

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Send a textSharon is interviewing Peter Wohlleben again with his new books: The Power of Trees and Our Little Farm (co written with his with Miriam). ...

Julian Forbes-Laird talks Fungi

13 Jan 2023

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Send a textIn this episode Julian Forbes-Laird stresses the importance of arboriculturists knowing their fungiFor more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks...

Jon Heuch, Right To Reply

25 Nov 2022

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Send a textFollowing Julian Forbes Lairds 'And Another Thing' Episode, in Series 2 (Episode 7 & 18), we gave people the right to reply a...

Our Future Cities

20 Oct 2022

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Send a textFeaturing Vanessa Keith, Principal of Studioteka in New York, who talks, amongst other things, about her book 2100: A Dystopian Utopia - Th...

The Man Who Climbs Trees, James Aldred

13 Oct 2022

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Send a textJames' notes from his biog at https://jamesaldred.com 'I got my first proper break with the BBC in 1998 when they sent me to film...

Grown in Britain Week Oct 10-16 2022

06 Oct 2022

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Send a textFrom the Grown in Britain website:-In the UK, we import £7.8bn of foreign timber each year, whilst neglecting the potential of our own for...

The AA Conference 2022

30 Sep 2022

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Send a textThis years conference was held at Loughborough, and the podcast contains contributions from Jill Butler, Ted Green, Russell Horsey, Keith S...

Diseases of the London Plane tree with Jim Chambers

22 Sep 2022

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Send a textThis weeks podcast features Jim Chambers  from Tim Moya Associates talking to Sharon about the diseases that affect London Planes, includi...

Matt Wells, Santa Monica Public Landscape Manager

15 Sep 2022

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Send a textMatthew Wells is the Public Landscape Manager for the coastal City of Santa Monica in Southern California. Santa Monica strives to be a bea...

Twiglet Episode - Cath Wright, Nature and Forest Therapy Guide

14 Sep 2022

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Send a textThis bitesize episode centres on the interview Sharon had with Cath Wright, in our Mental Health and Nature Special, and following the sad ...

The Tree Thieves by Lyndsie Bourgon

08 Sep 2022

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Send a textLyndsie Bourgon, author, oral historian, and 2018 National Geographic Explorer chats to Sharon about her new book, the Tree Thieves, which ...

Twiglet Episode - The Heartbeat of Trees

07 Sep 2022

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Send a textExtract from a previous episode with Peter Wohlleben, Series 2 Episode 15, The Heartbeat of Trees. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talk...

'The Wood Age', by Roland Ennos

01 Sep 2022

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Send a textProfessor Roland Ennos is a visiting professor of biological sciences. His book, 'The Wood Age', places wood at the centre of ou...

Julian Forbes-Laird, Case Update!

17 Mar 2022

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Send a textJFL provides an update on the case featured in his earlier podcast And Another Thing,  explaining the successful outcome for his client: t...

Dr Frauke Bagusche, Author of 'The Blue Wonder' - Why the Sea Glows, Fish Sing, and Other Astonishing Insights from the Ocean

30 Jul 2021

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Send a text Astonishing events occur beneath the sea: a mysterious glow beckons at night, the smallest organisms play the largest role, and fish, who...

The Carbonator - Andrew Baker - The Woodland Carbon Code

19 Jun 2021

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Send a textOn all your favourite platforms and at the  Tree Lady Talks website is Andrew Baker of the Woodland Carbon Code, telling all in this infor...

The Carbonator - Andrew Baker -Soundbite

15 Jun 2021

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Send a textAfter 5 years as a Forest Manager and another year as Carbon Project Manager with Tilhill, Andy recently joined the Woodland Carbon Code (W...

Peter Wohlleben - The Heartbeat Of Trees

11 Jun 2021

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Send a textPeter Wohlleben is a German forester and author who writes on ecological themes in popular language. He is the author of the New York Times...

Peter Wohlleben - The Heartbeat Of Trees Soundbite

10 Jun 2021

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Send a textPeter Wohlleben is a German forester and author who writes on ecological themes in popular language. He is the author of the New York Times...

Sheffield - And Now The Good News!

27 May 2021

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Send a textBefore, during and after views of the situation that faced, and still is facing the people and the council of Sheffield, after the felling ...

View on Sheffield - Sarah Shorley - The Woodland Trust - Soundbite

26 May 2021

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Send a textSarah Shorley is the Urban Projects Officer for the Woodland Trust, and in this soundbite she delivers her dream scenario for Sheffield in ...

Sheffield Trees.....Before the Good News...Soundbite

21 May 2021

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Send a textOne woman's soundbite, an extract taken from the full interview to be published on May 28th. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks...

Sheffield - A Nature Emergency- Soundbite

20 May 2021

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Send a textAnna Parkin talks here about the nature recovery plan in collaboration with  Sheffield Green Parents and Kids Plant Trees have been joined...

Women In Arb - The Special!

13 May 2021

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Send a textIt all happens in a virtual coffee shop. Michelle Ryan, Chair of the Arboricultural Association, has created a Women in Arb group, and for...

Michelle Ryan - Women In Arb - Soundbite

08 May 2021

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Send a textMichelle Ryan, Chair of the Arboricultural Association, talks to Sharon for this episode of Women in Arb. For more episodes in the Tree La...

Women In Arb Soundbite with Claire Harbinson

04 May 2021

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Send a textThis is a taster of a long documentary entirely featuring women who are working in the arboricultural industry - tree surgeon, tree officer...

Naomi Zurcher - Beetle Busting Bronx Style - And more!

29 Apr 2021

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Send a textIn this episode, Naomi explains the path her career took when a career in dance was set aside for a chance to work in arboriculture.  She ...

Naomi Zurcher - Beetle Busting and beyond.....Soundbite

28 Apr 2021

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Send a textNaomi says, in her biog:-I studied Botany, Horticulture, Landscape Design, but nothing fit until my first hike in the Catskills (NY) Foreve...

Carbon Offsetting

01 Apr 2021

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Send a textFor the past 22 years, as Director of Business Development, Joh Stulen's Innovatek team has delivered business improvement services th...

So You Think You Know About Carbon Offsetting? Soundbite

30 Mar 2021

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Send a textFor the past 22 years, as Director of Business Development, Joh Stulen's Innovatek team has delivered business improvement services th...

The Barn Club - Robert Somerville

26 Mar 2021

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Send a textBarn Club is an inspiring tale of craft, nature, landscape and community. When life-long craftsman Robert Somerville moved to Hertfordshir...

The Barn Club Soundbite

24 Mar 2021

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Send a textBarn Club is an inspiring tale of craft, nature, landscape and community. When life-long craftsman Robert Somerville moved to Hertfordshir...

Treeconomics - Understanding Treescapes Matters! i-Tree - Surveying to Create Change

18 Mar 2021

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Send a textThe full length interview with Treeconomics looks at the big picture, what can be achieved, the Cambridge Project Case Study, and how i-des...

Understanding Treescapes Matters! i-Tree - Surveying to Create Change

17 Mar 2021

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Send a textThe full length interview, out on the 19th March, with Treeconomics looks at the big picture, what can be achieved, the Cambridge Project C...

Keith Sacre, Tree Nurseries and Tree Targets

12 Mar 2021

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Send a textKeith Sacre has a MSc in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry, a BSc in Arboriculture, a BSc in Social Science and a post graduate diploma in m...

Keith Sacre, Tree Nurseries and Tree Targets

10 Mar 2021

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Send a textKeith Sacre has a MSc in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry, a BSc in Arboriculture, a BSc in Social Science and a post graduate diploma in m...

And Another Thing! Julian Forbes-Laird

05 Mar 2021

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Send a textDirector and Principal Consultant of Forbes‐ Laird  Arboricultural  Consultancy  Ltd  (FLAC),  a  small  but  internationally  r...

And Another Thing! Julian Forbes-Laird

03 Mar 2021

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Send a textDirector and Principal Consultant of Forbes‐ Laird  Arboricultural  Consultancy  Ltd  (FLAC),  a  small  but  internationally  r...

Conkers Not Concrete - Saving the Horse Chestnut Tree at River Lawn

25 Feb 2021

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Send a textThis is the story of how a much loved Horse Chestnut tree was saved from felling thanks to the passion of the community (Keep River Lawn Gr...

Conkers Not Concrete - Saving the Horse Chestnut Tree at River Lawn - Soundbite

24 Feb 2021

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Send a textThis is the story of how a much loved Horse Chestnut tree was saved from felling thanks to the passion of the community (Keep River Lawn Gr...

Craig Sams, co-founder of Carbon Gold Ltd, and founder of Green & Blacks Organic Chocolate

19 Feb 2021

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Send a textCraig was Hon. Treasurer of the Soil Association from 1990 to 2001 and was Chairman from 2001-2007. He then chaired Soil Association Certif...

Craig Sams, co-founder of Carbon Gold Ltd, and founder of Green & Blacks Organic Chocolate Soundbite

15 Feb 2021

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Send a textCraig was Hon. Treasurer of the Soil Association from 1990 to 2001 and was Chairman from 2001-2007. He then chaired Soil Association Certif...

Armillaria, The Rap, Extract

12 Feb 2021

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Send a textBy popular demand here is the audio file of the extract of 'Armillaria' as rapped by Kent Honl in the latest episode of Tree Lady...

Kent Honl, Arborologist at Rainbow Treecare Minnesota USA

12 Feb 2021

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Send a textKent Honl has worked for Rainbow Company of Minnetonka, Minnesota since 1994, serving as a Technical Arborist, Consulting Arborist, and cur...

Kent Honl, Arborologist at Rainbow Treecare Minnesota USA

10 Feb 2021

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Send a textKent Honl has worked for Rainbow Company of Minnetonka, Minnesota since 1994, serving as a Technical Arborist, Consulting Arborist, and cur...

Amelia Williams Arboricultural Consultant and Bonsai Expert!

05 Feb 2021

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Send a textAmelia Williams, MICFor, CEnv, MArborA, Dip Arb L6 (ABC) Cert Ed.F.E, Dip Arb L4 (ABC) BSc (Hons) is the Principal Arboricultural Consultan...

Amelia Williams Soundbite

01 Feb 2021

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Send a textAmelia Williams, MICFor, CEnv, MArborA, Dip Arb L6 (ABC) Cert Ed.F.E, Dip Arb L4 (ABC) BSc (Hons) is the Principal Arboricultural Consultan...

TPBE 4 Professor Ian Bateman

29 Jan 2021

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Send a textIan is a Professor of Environmental Economics and Director of the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP) at the Universit...

TPBE4 Professor Ian Bateman Soundbite

28 Jan 2021

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Send a textIan is a Professor of Environmental Economics and Director of the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP) at the Universit...

Tony Kirkham Head of the Arboretum, Gardens and Horticultural Services Kew Gardens, London.

22 Jan 2021

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Send a textFollowing an apprenticeship in the forestry industry and 2 years as an arborist, in 1978 Tony started at The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew on t...

Tony Kirkham soundbite

20 Jan 2021

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Send a textSoundbite from this weeks Friday episode of Tree Lady Talks is from Tony Kirkham, Head of the Arboretum at Kew. For more episodes in the T...

TPBE4 Professor Paul Chatterton

19 Jan 2021

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Send a textPaul Chatterton is a writer, researcher and campaigner. He is Professor of Urban Futures in the School of Geography at the University of Le...

TPBE4 Professor Paul Chatterton, Soundbite

18 Jan 2021

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Send a textPaul Chatterton is a writer, researcher and campaigner. He is Professor of Urban Futures in the School of Geography at the University of Le...