Talking Trees
🌳 Love trees? We've got you covered!
Welcome to Talking Trees, your daily podcast for everything arboriculture! Whether you're a seasoned arborist, a tree enthusiast, or just curious about the natural world, we bring you fresh, engaging content every day of the week:
🌱 Monday: Back to basics – perfect for beginners and pros alike.
🧗 Tuesday: Climbing techniques and adventures in the canopy.
✂️ Wednesday: Hands-on tree care tips and tricks.
📋 Thursday: Dive into consulting and professional insights.
✨ Friday: Explore innovative projects and inspiring stories.
🐝 Saturday: Celebrate the biodiversity trees nurture.
🔄 Sunday: Catch up with our weekly recap.
Join us on this journey through the world of trees, learn, and get inspired daily. Don’t miss out—subscribe now and grow your tree knowledge with us! 🌲🎧
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89 episodes
RECAP - CW 08/2025
Welcome to this week's recap of Talking Trees, where we summarize the key insights from Monday to Saturday. Let’s dive into what we covered this week!🌱 Monday 079 - Epicormic Shoots, ReiterationWe explored how trees u...
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Season 2025
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Episode 85
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11:26
Main Threats to Veteran Trees - Light, Retrenchment
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the main threats to veteran trees, focusing on two crucial factors: light availability and retrenchment. Veteran trees, often centuries old, are highly sensitive to environmental changes, an...
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Episode 84
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11:33
Doctor Arbol - Spain
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the work of Doctor Árbol, a leading Spanish arboriculture consultancy specializing in tree risk assessment, urban forestry, and transplanting. As Spain’s urban areas grow, tree management ha...
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Episode 83
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11:33
Halle - Tree Architecture
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore tree architecture, focusing on the pioneering work of Francis Hallé and Oldeman, who developed a classification system for tree growth forms. Their research in tropical ecosystems laid the f...
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Episode 82
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18:52
Tree Anchoring Systems
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the importance of tree anchoring systems for supporting young and newly planted trees. Proper anchoring is crucial to ensuring tree stability, preventing wind throw, and promoting healthy ro...
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Episode 81
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15:58
Tree Climbing Rescue
In this episode of Talking Trees, we focus on tree climbing rescue—a critical skill for arborists working at heights. Whether due to injury, equipment failure, or medical emergencies, having a well-prepared rescue plan can mean the dif...
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Episode 80
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16:28
Epicormic shoots, reiteration
In this episode of Talking Trees, we delve into the fascinating phenomenon of epicormic shoots and reiteration—two crucial adaptive mechanisms trees use to survive stress and environmental challenges.Epicormic shoots are seconda...
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Episode 79
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14:50
RECAP - CW 07/2025
Welcome to this week's recap of Talking Trees, where we summarize the key insights from Monday to Saturday. Let’s dive into what we covered this week!🌱 Monday 072 - Water Transport and BalanceWe explored the fascinati...
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Episode 78
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9:44
Frans Vera - Wood Pastures
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the pioneering work of Frans Vera, a Dutch ecologist whose theories on wood pastures and large herbivore grazing have reshaped our understanding of European landscapes. Vera's grazing ecolog...
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Episode 76
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12:41
Ancient Tree Forum
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the work and mission of the Ancient Tree Forum (ATF), a UK-based organization dedicated to the protection, management, and conservation of ancient and veteran trees. Established in 1993 by a...
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Episode 76
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15:49
Morphophysiology of Trees
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the fascinating field of tree morphophysiology, which examines the intricate relationship between a tree’s form and its physiological functions. By understanding how trees grow, branch, and ...
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Episode 75
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16:51
Prune or Not Prune by Planting?
In this episode of Talking Trees, we delve into the ongoing debate on whether newly planted trees should be pruned at the time of planting. Traditionally, comparative pruning was widely recommended to balance root loss and promote stab...
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Episode 74
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15:58
Tree Felling from the Ground
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the techniques and safety considerations for felling trees from the ground. Tree felling is a complex and potentially hazardous task that requires proper planning, skill, and the right equip...
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Episode 73
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11:42
Water Transport and Bilance
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the fascinating mechanisms behind water transport in trees and how they maintain water balance. Trees rely on intricate systems to transport water from roots to leaves, overcoming gravity th...
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Episode 72
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19:48
RECAP - CW 06/2025
Welcome to this week's recap of Talking Trees, where we summarize the key insights from Monday to Saturday. Let’s dive into what we covered this week!🌱 Monday 065 - PhytohormonesWe explored the role of phytohormones i...
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Episode 71
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12:10
How Green are Tree Plantings?
This episode examines the carbon footprint of urban tree planting, using life cycle analysis (LCA) to assess Acer rubrum (red maple) from cultivation to disposal. The study investigates common practices in tree planting, maintenance, and remova...
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Episode 70
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14:21
Instytut Drzewa - Tree Institute - Poland
This episode highlights the work of Instytut Drzewa, a Polish organization dedicated to tree care education and consulting. It discusses their training programs, online courses, and professional development initiatives for arborists. The instit...
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Episode 69
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9:43
Penetrography
This episode examines the use of resistance drilling to assess tree health. It explores the relationship between drilling resistance measurements and wood anatomical structure, analyzing factors such as wood density, moisture content, pathogeni...
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Episode 68
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15:33
Pollarding and Coppicing
This episode explores the management of old trees through pollarding and coppicing. It discusses various pruning techniques, their historical background, and reasons for implementation, including impacts on tree growth and biodiversity. The epi...
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Episode 67
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14:49
Friction Hitches and Mechanical Ascenders
This episode focuses on tree climbing equipment, particularly friction hitches and mechanical ascenders. It explores safety elements such as anchor points, carabiners, ropes, slings, and knots, emphasizing the correct use and configuration of c...
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Episode 66
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24:12
Phytohormones
This episode delves into the role of phytohormones in regulating plant growth, with a specific focus on their biosynthesis, transport, and effects on tree development and abiotic stress responses.The discussion covers key plant hormones,...
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Episode 65
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17:44
RECAP - CW 05/2025
Welcome to this week's recap of Talking Trees, where we summarize the key insights from Monday to Saturday. Let’s dive into what we covered this week!🌱 Monday 058 - CODIT Model and PrinciplesThis episode explored how ...
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Episode 64
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9:06
Deadwood Management
This episode explores the comprehensive approach to deadwood management in arboriculture, based on the TeST (Technical Standards in Tree Work) project publication.Definition and Types: Understanding different types and origin...
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Episode 63
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21:27
Ailanthus altissima
This episode examines the invasive tree species Ailanthus altissima, commonly known as the tree of heaven.Wikipedia Source: Provides a comprehensive overview of the tree’s biology, ecology, taxonomy, history, and cul...
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Episode 62
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16:44
German Arboriculture - Mr. Mattheck and Mr. Wessolly
This episode explores two prominent figures in the field of arboriculture: Lothar Wessolly and Claus Mattheck.Lothar Wessolly: A German engineer who developed the SIA and SIM methods for tree...
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Episode 61
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