Tree Lady Talks

Nov 07 2024 138 ep. 37 mins 38
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The Tree Lady, Sharon Durdant-Hollamby, talks all things trees, nature, forests, natural sciences and health and well-being to fascinating people from all walks of life. Also available as a video podcast on our YouTube channel, '@treeladytalks'. Get in touch with the show [email protected]

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Forest Gardens with Andrew Walton

Nov 07 2024 43 mins  
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, host Sharon engages with Andrew Walton to explore the concept of forest gardens and their ecological and social benefits. They discuss the importance of nature analogous polyculture, which mimics natural ecosystems while providing food, fiber, and medicine. The conversation delves into the various layers of a forest garden, i

Carol Donaldson

Oct 31 2024 50 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon and Carol Donaldson discuss the transformative power of volunteering in wildlife conservation. Carol shares her journey from a difficult personal phase to finding purpose and community through her work with volunteers. The conversation highlights the diverse characters within volunteer groups, the emotional growth that comes

Trees on buildings with Alistair Bayford

Oct 24 2024 28 mins  
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the growing trend of planting trees on buildings with expert Alistair Bayford. They explore the benefits of roof gardens, the challenges of structural considerations, soil requirements, and the maintenance of trees in urban environments. Alistair shares insights on successful tree species for roofs and emphas

Russell Horsey - Greening the Community and Tree Plotter

Oct 22 2024 12 mins  
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon speaks with Russell Horsey about his work in community greening across the UK, the challenges of funding for these initiatives, and the innovative Tree Plotter software that engages communities in tree management. Russell shares insights on the importance of community involvement in urban forestry and the need for bett

Henry Kuppen - Tree Guests

Oct 18 2024 59 mins  
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon interviews Henry Kuppen, a tree ambassador from the Netherlands, about the concept of 'tree guests'—a reframing of pests and diseases that affect trees. Henry discusses the importance of biodiversity in managing tree health, particularly in relation to the oak processionary moth. The conversation explores various man

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

Oct 15 2024 52 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon interviews Zazie Todd, an animal behavior expert, about her book 'Bark' which focuses on understanding and helping fearful, anxious, and reactive dogs. They discuss the outdated training methods that can harm dogs, the importance of recognizing signs of anxiety, and the benefits of positive reinforcement training. Zazie empha

3-30-300 - Cecil Konijnendijk and Dirk Voets

Oct 10 2024 60 mins  
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the transformative 3-30-300 rule with experts Cecil Konijnendijk and Dirk Voets. They explore the importance of urban greening, the scientific methodology behind the rule, and its global impact on city planning and public health. The conversation highlights community engagement, the challenges faced by urban

The Politics of Street Trees, Camilla Allen

Oct 03 2024 56 mins  
Send us a textSummaryThis conversation explores the intricate politics surrounding street trees, focusing on their historical significance, community engagement, and the ongoing challenges in urban forestry. Camilla Allen, a landscape architect and environmental historian, discusses the Sheffield street tree crisis, the role of trees as living memorials, and the importance of publi

European Tree Standards Jaroslav Kolarik, Czech Republic

Sep 23 2024 53 mins  
Send us a textIn this conversation, Sharon interviews Jaroslav Kolarik, CEO of SafeTrees and member of the Arboriculture Academy in the Czech Republic. They discuss the role of the European Arboriculture Council (EAC) in promoting arboriculture in Europe and the certification programs offered by the EAC. They also talk about the importance of certification for arborists and the cha

What is Arbitecture? With Dr Gary Winn

Sep 19 2024 61 mins  
Send us a textBuilt and natural environments are often referred to independently, but in reality, comprise two defined parts of one environment. Within the environment, trees and buildings exist, though not always in equal relationships. Where development is proposed, taking precedence over trees, an imbalance between natural and built environments may occur. This could be the res