Season 2 - Summer

Episode 1 - Nurturing Communities through Arboreal Insights

Rebecca shares her expertise on the pivotal role trees play in fostering a sense of belonging and unity within communities.

Listeners are treated to an enlightening exploration of the symbiotic relationship between trees and the communities they inhabit, providing a compelling blend of ecological insights and legal considerations.

Episode 2 - Restorative Kindness to the Earth

Landscape designer and author of "We are the ARK: Returning Our Gardens to Their True Nature with Acts of Restorative Kindness", Mary Reynolds. Mary was the youngest contestant to win a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2002 and her revolutionary journey at the time has been adapted into a film (Dare to Be Wild (2016)).

Episode 3 - Future of our Forests

Professor David Lindenmayer has spent several decades on research to help develop ways to improve integration of native forest harvesting and biodiversity conservation, new approaches to enhance biodiversity conservation and improve fire management practices in Australia. David has maintained some of the largest, long-term research programs in Australia, with some exceeding 38 years in duration.

Episode 4 - A Legends Tale

Kiah Martin one of Australia's outstanding arborists, not just for achieving world climbing status but also for her knowledge in the industry and the amount of work she has put in to enable the next generation to grow.

Husqvarna Ambassador, Kiah is a great example of a modern day arborist.

Episode 5 (Part 1) - Australian Tree Climbing Championship 2024

Tree Talks Podcast will go behind the scenes at the Australian Tree Climbing Championship 2024 at Treasury Gardens in Naarm (Melbourne), to talk to the event sponsors, organisers, volunteers and of course the climbers, to get a glimpse of what goes on in these events.

Episode 6 (Part 2)- Arboriculture Australia National Conference 2024

Tree Talks Podcast will go behind the scenes at the Arb Aus Conference 2024 at the MCG in Naarm (Melbourne), to talk to the event sponsors, organisers, volunteers and attendees, to find out more about the events and what people think about them.

Episode 7 - Tree Trifecta

Tree Talks Podcast spends some time catching up with Maria, a Bushfire/ Ecologist and Arboricultural Consultant from Victoria. Tree Talks got to know Maria through the Victorias Womens Workshops where Maria spoke about the connections and learnings Arborists and Ecologists can share to promote better outcomes. Listen to what else Maria has been up to, episode out now.

Episode 8 - Speak For The Trees

Tree Talks Podcast talks to Jordan Crook, a Parks and Nature Campaigner for Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA). Jordan worked on a report in March 2024 for pubic land managers and anyone who wishes to advocate for the protection of significant trees on public land. For many years Jordan has been a voice for the trees and wildlife within Victoria as a volunteer, arborist and land conservationist.

Episode 9 - Trees Are Amazing

Tree Talks Podcast Branches out into the world of Arboriculture in the UK, talking to the CEO of Arboricultural Association, John Parker. Learning about the amazing work the Arboricultural Association are doing to promote the industry and help raise awareness to community about the importance of arborists, to maintain trees in our landscape. John has an energy that ignites others and empowers people to strive for better outcomes when working with and for trees. We hope you enjoy getting to know more about him in this episode.

Episode 10 - Frothing Trees

Tree Projects based in Tasmania started from pure passion of trees. Married couple Dr Jen Sanger and Steven Pearce created Tree Projects to help educate community, advocate and inspire anyone that takes the time to listen and see what they do. We get to sit down with Steven and have an animated and passionate chat about the history of this environmental outreach organisation. Stevens passion for adventure and trees has been assisting people engage with forests in various ways from tree climbing, informative videos and documentaries and not forgetting the iconic tree portraits.

Episode 11 - Magic of the Canopy

Tree Talks Podcast talk to Ben and Katie from Branch Dwellers based in New Zealand. Branch Dwellers grew from a love of the trees, sharing the experience with the canopy with anyone that wishes to see the tree on higher levels.

Episode 12 - Arbor-Culture

In the last episode for season 2, we hear from Sam Hardingham who runs EverydayArbor. Sam lets us learn about a fresh approach in the arboriculture industry geared for sustainable tree care and focuses on eco-friendly practices. We explore his background in arboriculture and his passion for promoting environmentally responsible methods. EverydayArbor, is committed to offering professional tree management services while highlighting the importance of environmental stewardship. Sam stands out by educating clients on the benefits of proper tree care and the significance of maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

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