Talking Trees
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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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Episodes
172 episodes
Ely`s London Plane - Earth Day
In this special Earth Day episode of Talking Trees, we spotlight one of the UK’s most iconic trees: the Great London Plane of Ely. Celebrated as the largest of its kind in the country, this remarkable specimen stands not only as a bota...
Easter and Tree Traditions
In this Monday holiday episode of Talking Trees, we explore the rich symbolic and cultural connections between Easter celebrations and trees. From the ancient Tree of Life to Slavic rituals involving willow branches, this episode weave...
RECAP - CW 15/2025
This is your weekly summary of the Talking Trees podcast – bringing you a full week of arboricultural knowledge, inspiration, and science.🌱 Monday 128 - Tree Interactions with Other OrganismsWe began the week exploring how tre...
RECAP - CW 16/2025
This is your weekly summary of the Talking Trees podcast – exploring everything from microbiomes to medicine. Here's what we uncovered this week:🌱 Monday 135 - Street Trees and Soil MicrobiotaWe opened the week underground, ex...
Trees Pharmacological
In this Saturday episode of Talking Trees, we explore the pharmacological potential of trees, focusing on two iconic species: Fraxinus (ash tree) and Salix alba (white willow). Both have long histories in traditional medicine and are n...
International Society of Arboriculture = ISA
In this Friday episode of Talking Trees, we celebrate the legacy and ongoing impact of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)—the world’s leading organization dedicated to advancing the profession of arboriculture.W...
Trees and Cancer
In this Thursday episode of Talking Trees, we explore the emerging and complex connections between exposure to trees and green spaces and the risk of cancer, particularly breast cancer. While research is still developing, recent studie...
Lightning and Trees
In this Wednesday episode of Talking Trees, we investigate the powerful and often underestimated role of lightning in the life and death of trees. Lightning not only causes physical damage but may also shape tree evolution and biodiver...
Groundie
In this Tuesday episode of Talking Trees, we focus on the often underappreciated but absolutely essential role of the Groundie—the ground worker in tree care operations. Inspired by Jeff Jepson’s book Groundie, we explore what...
Street Trees and Soil Microbiota
In this Monday episode of Talking Trees, we uncover the hidden world beneath our feet—the soil microbiota that supports and sustains urban street trees. This episode dives into the crucial roles played by bacteria, fungi, and other mic...
Mark Johnston - Lifelong Arborist
In this Friday episode of Talking Trees, we celebrate the remarkable career of Dr. Mark Johnston, a pioneer in urban forestry whose life’s work has shaped tree care across the UK and beyond. Drawing from his autobiographical reflection...
Chalara fraxinea
Episode Summary (English): In this Saturday episode of Talking Trees, we examine the devastating impact of Chalara fraxinea (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus), the fungal pathogen behind ash dieback in ...
Who Should Pay to Protect Trees
In this Thursday episode of Talking Trees, we examine one of the most contentious questions in urban arboriculture: who should bear the cost of protecting trees? Focusing on legal and planning frameworks in the United States, the episo...
Tree Injections
In this Wednesday episode of Talking Trees, we dig into the science and practice of tree injections, also known as vegetative endotherapy. This method of delivering substances directly into a tree's vascular system is transforming plan...
Structural Substrates
In this Tuesday episode of Talking Trees, we ascend into the practical world of structural substrates and their critical role in supporting healthy urban trees, especially in areas with paved surfaces and compacted soils.We focu...
Tree Interactions with Other Organisms
In this Monday episode of Talking Trees, we dive into the intricate world of how trees interact with a wide range of other organisms—from fungi, lichens, and microbes to insects, birds, and mammals. These relationships are fundamental ...
RECAP - CW 14/2025
This is your weekly summary of the Talking Trees podcast – bringing you expert insights and practical knowledge from Monday to Saturday. Here’s what we covered this week:🌱 Monday 121 - Function of Assimilation Apparatus We exp...
Erwinia amylovora
In this episode of Talking Trees, we dive into the bacterial disease Erwinia amylovora, commonly known as fire blight. Listeners learn about the origins, biology, and symptoms of this aggressive pathogen that primarily affects apple and pear tr...
David Lonsdale
In this episode, listeners meet renowned arboricultural expert David Lonsdale. David shares his inspiring journey and extensive experience, discussing his insights on tree pathology, tree risk assessment, and management strategies that promote ...
Tree Value Calculation
In this episode, we explore the methodologies and importance of calculating tree values, focusing on how arborists and municipalities assess the financial, ecological, and aesthetic worth of urban trees. We discuss common valuation techniques, ...
Practical Pollarding
Today’s episode takes us into the world of pollarding, a classic pruning technique that’s still relevant in modern arboriculture. We explore the difference between pollarding and topping, explain why the term “pollard” can be misunderstood, and...
Soil Decompaction
In today's episode, we delve into the crucial topic of soil decompaction. Compacted soils severely hinder tree root growth and water infiltration, impacting overall tree health. We explore practical methods for addressing soil compaction, inclu...
Function of Assimilation Aparatus
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the function of the assimilation apparatus in trees—namely, the leaves and needles that drive photosynthesis and support tree vitality.We discuss:The structure and ...
RECAP - CW 13/2025
This is your weekly summary of the Talking Trees podcast. Let’s revisit the fascinating episodes we explored this week:🌱 Monday 114 - Pulleys and Friction Rings We kicked off the week with a look at the essential clim...
Trees and Bats
In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the close relationship between trees and bats, highlighting the essential role trees play as habitat providers for these fascinating nocturnal mammals. Bats rely on old, hollow, or dead tree...
