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Tree Lady TalksIntroduction to the Handbook of Urban Tree Allometry with Luke Fay and Joe FennelSend us a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the newly released handbook on UK urban tree allometry with experts Joe Fennell and Luke Fay. The conversation covers the importance of understanding tree growth data, the process of data collection and cleaning, and the practical applications of this data in landscape design. The handbook aims to provide a comprehensive overview of tree characteristics, including mature tree dimensions and predictive models for tree growth, emphasizing the need for standardized data in urban forestry. In this conversation, Luke Fay and Joe Fennell...2025-02-2554 min
Tree Lady TalksGeorge Bumann - Eavesdropping on AnimalsSend us a textSummaryIn this episode of Tree Lady Talks, host Sharon engages with wildlife expert and sculpture artist George Boomin, who shares insights from his book 'Eavesdropping on Animals.' The conversation explores the intricate ways animals communicate, the significance of sound in nature, and the intelligence of various species. George discusses his unique talent for imitating animal sounds, the importance of listening to nature, and the fascinating studies on prairie dogs and their complex vocalizations. The episode emphasizes the need for humans to reconnect with the natural world and recognize the...2024-11-151h 11
Tree Lady TalksForest Gardens with Andrew WaltonSend 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, including canopy trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, and emphasizes the need for biodiversity and resilience in these systems. Andrew highlights the historical context of forest gardening, its potential for urban agriculture, and the importance of...2024-11-0843 min
Tree Lady TalksCarol DonaldsonSend 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 from shared experiences, and the lasting impact of inspirational figures in one's life. In this engaging conversation, Carol Donaldson shares her experiences leading volunteer groups in conservation, emphasizing the importance of diversity, building friendships, and navigating personal challenges. She discusses...2024-11-0150 min
Tree Lady TalksTrees on buildings with Alistair BayfordSend 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 emphasizes the importance of proper care and attention to ensure the longevity and health of these urban green spaces.TakeawaysThe trend of planting trees on buildings is increasing due to wellness and...2024-10-2528 min
Tree Lady TalksRussell Horsey - Greening the Community and Tree PlotterSend 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 better funding processes to support these efforts.TakeawaysRussell Horsey works with disadvantaged communities to promote greening.Funding for community greening projects is often delayed.Cash flow is...2024-10-2312 min
Tree Lady TalksHenry Kuppen - Tree GuestsSend 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 management techniques, the ecological impact of these pests, and the legal and ethical considerations surrounding tree management. The episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the need for a more holistic approach to arboriculture. In this co...2024-10-1859 min
Tree Lady TalksBark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, with Zazie ToddSend 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 emphasizes the need for dog guardians to understand their pets' emotions and the various causes of fear and anxiety, including genetics and early experiences. The conversation also covers practical tips for managing separation anxiety, the role of medication...2024-10-1552 min
Tree Lady Talks3-30-300 - Cecil Konijnendijk and Dirk VoetsSend 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 foresters, and the need for innovative funding mechanisms to support green initiatives. The episode concludes with a vision of a greener future where nature and urban life coexist harmoniously.TakeawaysThe 3-30...2024-10-111h 00Tree Lady TalksEuropean Tree Standards Jaroslav Kolarik, Czech RepublicSend 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 challenges of raising awareness and understanding of arboriculture among the general public. They touch on the development of European Arboriculture Standards and the upcoming conference in Prague. They also discuss the tree assessment and tree value calculation standards...2024-09-2353 min
Tree Lady TalksWhat is Arbitecture? With Dr Gary WinnSend 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 result of tree- building conflict often resulting in tree removal. Where architects are creators of the built environment, there is a professional responsibility to consider the wider environmental context impacted by development and also the contributing benefit that t...2024-09-201h 01
Tree Lady TalksOaklore by Jules Acton - a glorious celebration of the culture & natural history of oaksSend us a textIn this conversation, Jules Acton discusses her book 'Oaklore' and her journey into the world of nature conservation. She shares her experiences of visiting a nature reserve for the first time and the barriers people may face when trying to engage with nature. Jules emphasizes the importance of creating openings and ways for people to connect with nature. She also talks about her childhood experiences with nature, including a special apple tree in her garden. Jules explores the world of oak trees, including the birds and insects that depend on them. She shares...2024-09-131h 11Tree Lady TalksCallum Throw - Technology in Arb - AI Strikes!Send us a textIn this episode, Sharon and Callum discuss the use of AI and technology in the arboriculture industry. Callum explains that AI has been around for decades and has been used in various applications, such as loan applications and predictive text. In the forestry industry, AI has been used for mapping deforestation and monitoring pests and diseases. Callum emphasizes the importance of training AI models to get the desired output and highlights the need for social responsibility in shaping AI. He also shares how he uses AI in his daily work as an arboriculture...2024-09-051h 19
Tree Lady TalksBS:5837 Update - Howard BoothSend us a textIn this bonus episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the revision of the British standard for trees and construction, BS 5837. She interviews Howard Booth, the chair of the committee proposing the changes, to discuss the main updates. The changes include new process flow charts, a new categorization method, adjustments to root protection areas, and the inclusion of canopy cover assessments. The goal of these changes is to ensure better tree care and development practices. The episode provides valuable insights into the proposed revisions and their implications. The conversation explores various parameters and...2024-08-291h 11Tree Lady TalksDiscovering roots and Lidar! Kimberley Howard, Tim Moya AssociatesSend us 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 Arboricultural Consultant, discusses the use of new technology in arboriculture, specifically the use of LIDAR scanning to assess tree roots. She shares her experience working on a project to redevelop Grosvenor Square Gardens in London, where two mature London plane trees needed to be protected during construction. The use of LIDAR scanning allowed the project team to accurately locate and assess the size and distribution of the tree r...2024-08-0938 min
Tree Lady TalksWho is The Tree Lady? - Luke Faye finds out!Send us a textIn this exclusive interview Sharon is interviewed by her friend Luke Fay. They discuss how Sharon got into podcasting, her preparation process, and the challenges of remote interviews. They also talk about Sharon's use of social media, her superpower of idea generation, and her journey to becoming a tree expert and starting her own practice. In this conversation, Sharon discusses the need for the development industry to evolve with a focus on community and the environment. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to the purpose of creating something better and not getting...2024-07-261h 15
Tree Lady TalksBNG and Veteran trees - Julian Forbes-LairdSend us a textIn this conversation, Sharon and Julian discuss the concept of biodiversity net gain and its unintended consequences, particularly in relation to the classification of veteran trees. They highlight the discrepancy between the definition of veteran trees in the National Planning Policy Framework and the definition in the Biodiversity Gain Requirements Regulations. Julian explains that the regulations' definition includes trees with common features such as significant decay, large girth, and high value for nature, which dilutes the exceptional value that should be associated with veteran trees. This creates confusion and potential conflicts in the...2024-07-0555 min
Tree Lady TalksGlobal Agroforestry and hope for the future - Patrick Worms,Send us a textThis week Sharon speaks to Patrick Worms, Senior Science Policy Advisor for Centre for International Forestry research and World Agroforestry. President, IUAF - the International Union of AgroforestryVice-President, EURAF – the European Agroforestry FederationTrustee, Savanna InstituteSenior Fellow, EGA – the Evergreening Global AllianceSteering Committee Member, ILLP - Initiatives for Land, Lives and Peace Advisor, EJP Soils - European Joint Programme SoilsAdvisor, ERC - Ecosystem Restoration CampsExecutive Committee, IPC - International Poplar Commission, FAOFor more e...2024-01-2657 min
Tree Lady TalksThe Tree Lady Talks TrailerSend us a textSharon Durdant-Hollamby, the Tree Lady, introduces the podcast which, since its beginnings in July 2020, has reached over 50 countries, and is now in its 4th season. Subscribe here to make sure you don't miss any episodes - available wherever you get your podcasts! For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2024-01-0800 min
Tree Lady TalksBen Seamark - Arboriculture in AustraliaSend us 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 things arb in Australia. Click here for the link to his talk at TreeNet whilst he worked for the City of Burnside - all about innovation in urban forestry. Treenet is a National non-for-profit organisation here in Australia that does wonderful work promoting the benefits of trees and brings researchers together with practitioners.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2024-01-0546 min
Tree Lady TalksChristmas Tree Special with Dr Gabriel Hemery - The Tree Almanac 2024 -Send us a textJoin Sharon and Gabriel as they discuss a wondrous seasonal journey through Britain and Ireland’s trees in his new book , The Tree Almanac 2024.This is a Christmas Tree Special! What is better for the environment, a real or plastic tree? What is your Celtic Tree Zodiac? What terms can we bring back to use? All this, with poetry, science and the history of our Christmas decorations. We also interview Christmas tree grower Andrew Ingram, at The Tree Barn, Christmas Common, in the Chilterns. The Tree Barn - Christmas Trees, Collec...2023-12-1948 min
Tree Lady TalksDr Richard Claxton Gardening 4 HealthSend us 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 for our health. All this and the importance of social prescribing.Richard Claxton trained at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals Medical School, qualifying in 1996. Initially he worked in South East London, specialising in paediatrics. He then completed his general practice training in the Tunbridge Wells area. Children’s health services still remain a special interest as well as family medicine. Dr Claxton is a medi...2023-12-1543 min
Tree Lady TalksJames Kaechele - New York Tree Trust Development DirectorSend us a textJames Kaechele studied at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. He has been connecting people with plants for the past ten years. As an ISA-certified arborist, Kaechele leads the NY Tree Trust, a citywide program dedicated to fostering public-private partnerships in urban forestry. Here he also talks to Sharon about managing New Yorks 650,000 trees, it's 8 million inhabitants, and 10 million opinions. He is also a director of Tree Time. Instagram James Kaechele (@nyctreeguy)For more episodes in the Tree...2023-12-0748 min
Tree Lady TalksTristan Gooley - How To Read A TreeSend us 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 himself, below.In How to Read a Tree, you’ll discover the simple principles that explain the shapes and patterns you can see in trees and what they mean. And you’ll learn rare skills that can be applied every time you pass a tree, whether you are in a town or a wilder spot. Tristan Gooley Websitewww.naturalnavigator.com2023-11-2443 min
Tree Lady TalksFallen and Felled - Re-using London's Felled Timber StockSend us a textListen to Sharon talking to Fallen & Felled founders Bruce Saunders and Patrick Welsh as they set about making beautiful items from London's fallen timber - to quote from their website:-'We save city trees from the fire - milling them into boards and slowly seasoning them for over 12 months - to transform them into furniture-grade hardwood timber. We also source some popular English species - including oak and ash which are less common in the capital - from woodlands outside London. Our timber is used by furniture makers, a...2023-11-1747 minTree Lady TalksPeter Wohlleben - The Power of TreesSend us 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). The Power of Trees explores what is wrong with Forestry and how the power of trees can save us. Our Little Farm is an inspired, practical memoir of creating a sustainable small holding amongst the trees. CALLED “A VERITABLE TREE WHISPERER” by the Wall Street Journal, Peter Wohlleben is known across the world for his illuminating books about forests and how to help them th...2023-09-1554 min
Tree Lady TalksGrown in Britain Week Oct 10-16 2022Send us 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 forests and woodlands. Only China imports more wood than the UK.Grown in Britain certification reduces unnecessary imports, by encouraging and supporting active and sustainable management of our own forests and woodlands.Dougal Driver, CEO, talks to Sharon about the week and what to expect.The 2022 theme is ‘Building resilience together’, and will feature sessions on topics such as ELM...2022-10-0653 min
Tree Lady TalksThe AA Conference 2022Send us a textThis years conference was held at Loughborough, and the podcast contains contributions from Jill Butler, Ted Green, Russell Horsey, Keith Sacre and more, in roving interview style by The Tree Lady, Sharon Durdant-Hollamby. See more about getting involved in the industry at the arboricultural association website Also interviewed was Mark Brays, Oklahoma Forestry Service Officer, describes the Survivor Tree after the Oklahoma bombing in 1995. John Gathright from Japan talked about his work helping children climb trees - more here at his website.Russell Ball discussed his work f...2022-09-3027 min
Tree Lady TalksDiseases of the London Plane tree with Jim ChambersSend us a textThis weeks podcast features Jim Chambers from Tim Moya Associates talking to Sharon about the diseases that affect London Planes, including Neofusicoccum parvum, Inonotus hispidus, and massaria, to name but 3. Also available on the treeladytalks.co.uk website and here at youtube with photos describing what Jim has found out, For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2022-09-2340 minTree Lady TalksTwiglet Episode - Cath Wright, Nature and Forest Therapy GuideSend us a textThis bitesize episode centres on the interview Sharon had with Cath Wright, in our Mental Health and Nature Special, and following the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth , September 8th 2022.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2022-09-1410 min
Tree Lady TalksThe Tree Thieves by Lyndsie BourgonSend us a textLyndsie Bourgon, author, oral historian, and 2018 National Geographic Explorer chats to Sharon about her new book, the Tree Thieves, which covers the subject of timber poaching.The book follows cases of redwood burl theft and maple and cedar poaching, and then branches out to consider the global timber trade and work being done by the US Fish & Wildlife Service and Forest Service to keep up with wide scale poaching For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2022-09-081h 07
Tree Lady TalksThe Carbonator - Andrew Baker - The Woodland Carbon CodeSend us 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 informative interview with Sharon about the UK situation with Carbon - sequestration, offsetting, and more. Affectionately known as 'The Carbonator', he is on a mission, and he knows what he's talking about! Andy recently joined the Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) team as their Woodland Carbon Markets Advisor. During his time at Tilhill he represented the ICF on the WCC Advisory Board, after achieving his professional membership in 2019. Wo...2021-06-191h 02
Tree Lady TalksPeter Wohlleben - The Heartbeat Of Trees SoundbiteSend us 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 Bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate, published by Greystone Publishing which was translated from German into English in 2016. His new book, The Heartbeat of Trees, is out in June and this episode is designed to coincide with that. He recently featured in The Guardian and The Times in relation to publicity for the book. In this soundbite, Peter talks to S...2021-06-1002 min
Tree Lady TalksWomen In Arb - The Special!Send us 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 this episode, Sharon has joined her and a group of ladies in the profession to discuss everything from a woman's point of view.If you're looking to get into this profession, this is a fascinating insight from people who do it, and some great views about what is happening in the industry from a female perspective, including interviews with Lesley Adams, Claire Harbinson, Georgi Ennis, M...2021-05-141h 38
Tree Lady TalksMichelle Ryan - Women In Arb - SoundbiteSend us a textMichelle Ryan, Chair of the Arboricultural Association, talks to Sharon for this episode of Women in Arb. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2021-05-0801 min
Nature's Architects#09. I don't wear tweed, or have a beard - Sharon Durdant-HollambyWell the shoe's on the other foot this time and it's my turn to talk to the tree lady. I have personally watched and admired the work of Sharon Durdant-Hollamby for many years, and I love listening to her podcast Tree Lady Talks. She has a knack of saying it how it is and always getting the right message across. Her best one liner "I don't wear tweed or have a beard".Sharon does some amazing work with the NHS and grant schemes to deliver impacting schemes for residents, amongst so many other things. We’re go...2021-03-221h 01
Tree Lady TalksUnderstanding Treescapes Matters! i-Tree - Surveying to Create ChangeSend us a textThe full length interview, out on the 19th March, with Treeconomics looks at the big picture, what can be achieved, the Cambridge Project Case Study, and how i-design is influencing sustainable Highway Design. Here's founder Kenton Rogers' soundbite.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2021-03-1701 min
Tree Lady TalksKeith Sacre, Tree Nurseries and Tree TargetsSend us 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 management studies. He is currently a director at Barcham Trees, the largest container tree nursery in Europe. Keith has over 30 years of experience in the nursery industry and was the lead author of the UK British Standard Trees: From Nursery to Independence in the Landscape published in 2014. Prior to working in the nursery industry he spent several years managing and developing public open space in t...2021-03-1258 min
Tree Lady TalksKeith Sacre, Tree Nurseries and Tree TargetsSend us 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 management studies. He is currently a director at Barcham Trees, the largest container tree nursery in Europe. Keith has over 30 years of experience in the nursery industry and was the lead author of the UK British Standard Trees: From Nursery to Independence in the Landscape published in 2014. Prior to working in the nursery industry he spent several years managing and developing public open space in t...2021-03-1001 min
Tree Lady TalksAnd Another Thing! Julian Forbes-LairdSend us a textDirector and Principal Consultant of Forbes‐ Laird Arboricultural Consultancy Ltd (FLAC), a small but internationally reputed practice. He has over 30 years’ experience in arboriculture, working for a wide range of government, corporate and private clients.In Julian's words, here's what we're covering in this powerful episode:-Why the Ancient Woodland Inventory is a fake, and the hazard this creates for housing deliveryThe error of law in the Forestry Commission's Operations Note 52The fraudulently construed Highways England felling licence, knowingly granted by the FC in deliberate subversion of th...2021-03-0552 min
Tree Lady TalksAnd Another Thing! Julian Forbes-LairdSend us a textDirector and Principal Consultant of Forbes‐ Laird Arboricultural Consultancy Ltd (FLAC), a small but internationally reputed practice. He has over 30 years’ experience in arboriculture, working for a wide range of government, corporate and private clients.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2021-03-0302 min
Tree Lady TalksConkers Not Concrete - Saving the Horse Chestnut Tree at River LawnSend us 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 Green), the open mindedness of the developer (Assura), the application of science and arboricultural practice (Sharon Hosegood Associates) and the care of the Builder (Jenner). Local children got involved and made this a real celebration.Result? Where there's a will, there's a way.Listen to Johnathan Webb and Claire Rick from Assura, and Mark Hood, tree activist and green councillor at Tonbridge & Ma...2021-02-251h 12
Tree Lady TalksConkers Not Concrete - Saving the Horse Chestnut Tree at River Lawn - SoundbiteSend us 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 Green), the open mindedness of the developer (Assura), the application of science and arboricultural practice (Sharon Hosegood Associates) and the care of the Builder (Jenner). Local children got involved and made this a real celebration.Result? Where there's a will, there's a way.Listen to Johnathan Webb and Claire Rick from Assura, and Mark Hood, tree activist and green councillor at Tonbridge & Ma...2021-02-2402 min
Tree Lady TalksCraig Sams, co-founder of Carbon Gold Ltd, and founder of Green & Blacks Organic ChocolateSend us a textCraig was Hon. Treasurer of the Soil Association from 1990 to 2001 and was Chairman from 2001-2007. He then chaired Soil Association Certification Ltd from 2007-2009 and continue as a director.In partnership with his wife Josephine Fairley he founded Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate in 1991, an award-winning organic and fair trade confectionery brand whose Maya Gold chocolate was the first product to carry the Fairtrade Mark.He is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Carbon Gold Ltd, a carbon sequestration business based on the use of biochar as a soil improver. Bi...2021-02-1952 min
Tree Lady TalksCraig Sams, co-founder of Carbon Gold Ltd, and founder of Green & Blacks Organic Chocolate SoundbiteSend us a textCraig was Hon. Treasurer of the Soil Association from 1990 to 2001 and was Chairman from 2001-2007. He then chaired Soil Association Certification Ltd from 2007-2009 and continue as a director. In partnership with his wife Josephine Fairley he founded Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate in 1991, an award-winning organic and fair trade confectionery brand whose Maya Gold chocolate was the first product to carry the Fairtrade Mark.He is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Carbon Gold Ltd, a carbon sequestration business based on the use of biochar as a soil improver. Bi...2021-02-1500 min
Tree Lady TalksArmillaria, The Rap, ExtractSend us 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 Talks. E-mail noel@treeladytalks.co.uk if you'd like us to record the whole lyric!For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2021-02-1201 min
Tree Lady TalksKent Honl, Arborologist at Rainbow Treecare Minnesota USASend us a textKent Honl has worked for Rainbow Company of Minnetonka, Minnesota since 1994, serving as a Technical Arborist, Consulting Arborist, and currently as Arborologist. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from St Olaf College and studied Ecological Horticulture at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Kent has been an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist since 2007, and acquired his ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification in 2016. Kent also serves as Adjunct Faculty in Arboriculture for Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA.Note this episode also contains potentially the worlds 1st musical 'Rap' extract about...2021-02-1236 min
Tree Lady TalksKent Honl, Arborologist at Rainbow Treecare Minnesota USASend us a textKent Honl has worked for Rainbow Company of Minnetonka, Minnesota since 1994, serving as a Technical Arborist, Consulting Arborist, and currently as Arborologist. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from St Olaf College and studied Ecological Horticulture at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Kent has been an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist since 2007, and acquired his ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification in 2016. Kent also serves as Adjunct Faculty in Arboriculture for Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click...2021-02-1000 min
Tree Lady TalksAmelia Williams Arboricultural Consultant and Bonsai Expert!Send us a textAmelia Williams, MICFor, CEnv, MArborA, Dip Arb L6 (ABC) Cert Ed.F.E, Dip Arb L4 (ABC) BSc (Hons) is the Principal Arboricultural Consultant and Company Director of The Arboricultural Company which she founded in February 2020. She has over 20 years experience in Arboriculture and has previously run her own tree consultancy company earlier in her career and has gained a wide range of knowledge and experience in all her previous roles. She is also an assessor for the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) as well as an active member on various strategy task...2021-02-0549 min
Tree Lady TalksAmelia Williams SoundbiteSend us a textAmelia Williams, MICFor, CEnv, MArborA, Dip Arb L6 (ABC) Cert Ed.F.E, Dip Arb L4 (ABC) BSc (Hons) is the Principal Arboricultural Consultant and Company Director of The Arboricultural Company which she founded in February 2020. She has over 20 years experience in Arboriculture and has previously run her own tree consultancy company earlier in her career and has gained a wide range of knowledge and experience in all her previous roles. She is also an assessor for the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) as well as an active member on various strategy task...2021-02-0101 min
Tree Lady TalksTPBE 4 Professor Ian BatemanSend us a textIan is a Professor of Environmental Economics and Director of the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP) at the University of Exeter Business School. Ian has a wide array of research interests revolving around the issue of ensuring sustainable wellbeing through the integration of natural and social science knowledge within decision making and policy. Particular interests lie in the fields of quantitative analysis, integrated modelling and the valuation of non-market benefits and cost. He has been or is advisor or consultant to Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Department for...2021-01-2943 min
Tree Lady TalksTPBE4 Professor Ian Bateman SoundbiteSend us a textIan is a Professor of Environmental Economics and Director of the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP) at the University of Exeter Business School. Ian has a wide array of research interests revolving around the issue of ensuring sustainable wellbeing through the integration of natural and social science knowledge within decision making and policy. Particular interests lie in the fields of quantitative analysis, integrated modelling and the valuation of non-market benefits and cost. He has been or is advisor or consultant to Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Department for...2021-01-2800 min
Tree Lady TalksTony Kirkham Head of the Arboretum, Gardens and Horticultural Services Kew Gardens, London.Send us 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 the 3-year Diploma course, graduating in 1981 with honours.He is now the Head of the Arboretum, Gardens and Horticultural Services, responsible for the management and curation of over 14,000 trees in the collections and curates and manages the hardy shrub and herbaceous collections as well.Please click here for Tony's full biography.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2021-01-2250 minTree Lady TalksTony Kirkham soundbiteSend us 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 Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2021-01-2000 min
Tree Lady TalksTPBE4 Professor Paul ChattertonSend us a textPaul Chatterton is a writer, researcher and campaigner. He is Professor of Urban Futures in the School of Geography at the University of Leeds and is currently Director of the University's Sustainable Cities Group which launched the ground breaking MSc Sustainable Cities. Paul is also co-founder and resident of the award winning low impact housing co-operative Lilac and helped set up local civic groups Leeds Commuity Homes and Kirkstall Valley Development Trust. His recent books include Low Impact Living and Unlocking Sustainable Cities with Pluto Press. He is also co-founder of the public...2021-01-1918 min
Tree Lady TalksTPBE4 Professor Paul Chatterton, SoundbiteSend us a textPaul Chatterton is a writer, researcher and campaigner. He is Professor of Urban Futures in the School of Geography at the University of Leeds and is currently Director of the University's Sustainable Cities Group which launched the ground breaking MSc Sustainable Cities. Paul is also co-founder and resident of the award winning low impact housing co-operative Lilac and helped set up local civic groups Leeds Commuity Homes and Kirkstall Valley Development Trust. His recent books include Low Impact Living and Unlocking Sustainable Cities with Pluto Press. He is also co-founder of the public...2021-01-1801 min
Tree Lady TalksTPBE4 Dinah BornatSend us a textDinah Bornat Session ChairDirector ZCD ArchitectsDinah is an expert on child friendly cities and has researched and published extensively on the subject. She is a Mayor's Design Advocate for the Mayor of London, a design review panel member for Harrow and Hounslow Councils, a Wise Friend for Urban Design London and a member of the Hackney Regeneration Design Advice Group.As well as the GLA she has worked closely with local authorities across the capital, including Hackney, Tower Hamlets, LLDC and Islington. At present the...2021-01-1538 min
Tree Lady TalksTPBE Dinah Bornat SoundbiteSend us a textDinah is an expert on child friendly cities and has researched and published extensively on the subject. She is a Mayor's Design Advocate for the Mayor of London, a design review panel member for Harrow and Hounslow Councils, a Wise Friend for Urban Design London and a member of the Hackney Regeneration Design Advice Group.As well as the GLA she has worked closely with local authorities across the capital, including Hackney, Tower Hamlets, LLDC and Islington. At present the practice is working on a number of major and smaller scale...2021-01-1201 min
Tree Lady TalksTPBE4 Ed McCannSend us a textEd is a civil engineer and graduate of Imperial College. He has a Masters Degree in Hydraulic Engineering from the Universidad National Autonoma de Mexico.He is a Vice President of the Institution of Civil Engineers which is now 200 years old and has a global membership of 92,000 professionals.Ed is a Senior Director of Expedition Engineering and was instrumental in the growth of Expedition from a “back-bedroom start-up” to Building Magazine’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2011.He is known as an innovative designer specializing in comple...2021-01-1221 min
Tree Lady TalksThe Highlights Show, Season OneSend us a textPicture the scene. During lockdown, Noel enters an empty restaurant, empty but for restaurant tables upon which are television monitors of many interviews streaming on a loop, and on the far wall, banks of speaker systems. The 'Culture' bart has been set up with virtual drinks and a special 'Literary Corner' for readings from some of the authors involved in Season 1, again via TV monitors.However, tonight Noel, although he doesn't know it, is walking into a trap. Thinking he has engineered a huge suprise for the Tree Lady Talks...2021-01-1141 min
Tree Lady TalksTPBE4 Ed McCann SoundbiteSend us a textEd is a civil engineer and graduate of Imperial College. He has a Masters Degree in Hydraulic Engineering from the Universidad National Autonoma de Mexico.He is a Vice President of the Institution of Civil Engineers which is now 200 years old and has a global membership of 92,000 professionals.Ed is a Senior Director of Expedition Engineering and was instrumental in the growth of Expedition from a “back-bedroom start-up” to Building Magazine’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2011.He is known as an innovative designer specializing in comple...2021-01-1100 min
Tree Lady TalksTPBE4, Yvonne LynchSend us a textYvonne is an urban greening and climate resilience strategist and advises governments internationally on urban greening. Yvonne is currently collaborating on the development and implementation of Green Riyadh with the Riyadh Development Authority. Green Riyadh aims to create 3300 new parks and gardens, and to plant 7.5 million trees by 2030. She has advised local and state governments around Australia, having led the City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest and Ecology team for several years, and internationally on how to green cities and adapt to extreme climate conditions. She is impact focused and helps governments to...2021-01-0837 min
Tree Lady TalksTPBE4, Yvonne Lynch SoundbiteSend us a textYvonne is an urban greening and climate resilience strategist and advises governments internationally on urban greening. Yvonne is currently collaborating on the development and implementation of Green Riyadh with the Riyadh Development Authority. Green Riyadh aims to create 3300 new parks and gardens, and to plant 7.5 million trees by 2030. She has advised local and state governments around Australia, having led the City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest and Ecology team for several years, and internationally on how to green cities and adapt to extreme climate conditions. She is impact focused and helps governments to...2021-01-0600 min
Tree Lady TalksEstablishing The Future Urban Landscape with Howard Gray, Green Blue UrbanSend us a textHoward Gray is the PR & Specification Consultant at Green Blue UrbanHoward spends much of his time travelling the country. He carries out CPD presentations and site visits to assist contractors with their tree planting projects ensuring GreenBlue benefits are understood and his enthusiasm for this is legendary.With nearly 40 years of experience planting trees in urban settings, he is committed to seeing every tree getting the best possible opportunity to attain its potential.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-12-1835 min
Tree Lady TalksEstablishing The Future Urban Landscape with Howard Gray, Green Blue Urban. SoundbiteSend us a textHoward has travelled extensively for the past few years, educating and presenting superior tree establishment methods to wide audiences from many different disciplines. Widely recognised as a passionate urban tree enthusiast within the UK.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-12-1601 min
Tree Lady TalksJonathan Drori CBE - Around The World In Eighty TreesSend us a textThe Tree Lady talks to Jonathan Drori CBE about his book 'Around The World In 80 Trees'. Here is a snip from his CV:-An experienced chairman, trustee and adviser, Jon helps organisations to develop strategy, drive performance and engage new audiences with services that they'll value. He is unusual in bridging disparate fields; public engagement and outreach, education, governance, technology, media, science and culture, and in being able to make valuable, senior connections across them.For more episodes in the Tree Lady...2020-12-1145 min
Tree Lady TalksJonathan Drori CBE - Around The World In Eighty Trees - SoundbiteSend us a textThe Tree Lady talks to Jonathan Drori CBE about his book 'Around The World In 80 Trees'. Here is a snip from his CV:-An experienced chairman, trustee and adviser, Jon helps organisations to develop strategy, drive performance and engage new audiences with services that they'll value. He is unusual in bridging disparate fields; public engagement and outreach, education, governance, technology, media, science and culture, and in being able to make valuable, senior connections across them. Buy the book on AmazonFor more...2020-12-0800 min
Tree Lady TalksGlobal Tree Health 2 Henry KuppenSend us a textHenry Kuppen, Director Terra Nostra, Knowledge Centre for Trees and Soils.Henry Kuppen is an arboricultural consultant from the Netherlands. He started his education in forestry and began his professional career as a tree surgeon at Copijn Tree Surgeons in 1983. In 1989 he won the Dutch national tree climbing championship, and in 1994 he started his own arboricultural company in the south of the Netherlands . Based on his passion for culture influenced pleached tree monuments he then also started a pleached tree nursery.Here he talks to Sharon about tree p...2020-12-0443 min
Tree Lady TalksGlobal Tree Health 2 - Henry Kuppen SoundbiteSend us a textHenry Kuppen, Director Terra Nostra, Knowledge Centre for Trees and Soils. Henry Kuppen is an arboricultural consultant from the Netherlands. He started his education in forestry and began his professional career as a tree surgeon at Copijn Tree Surgeons in 1983. In 1989 he won the Dutch national tree climbing championship, and in 1994 he started his own arboricultural company in the south of the Netherlands . Based on his passion for culture influenced pleached tree monuments he then also started a pleached tree nursery. Here he talks to Sharon about tree p...2020-12-0101 min
The Biodiversity Podcast by TeaselsEpisode 2- The Tree Lady (Sharon Durdant - Hollamby-)- Sharon Hosegood Associates Ltd.On this podcast, myself and Sharon discuss the importance of using a registered Arboricultural consultant on developments and we also discuss the importance of Biodiversity of life in soils.
Sharon's bio and the links mentioned in the podcast can be found below.
Sharon Durdant-Hollamby, MD (FICFor FArborA BSc (Hons) Tech Cert Arbor A)
Vice-President of the Institute of Chartered Foresters, a Chartered Arboriculturist, and an Expert Witness, Sharon’s specialties are trees and construction, protected trees, tree root investigations, and trees and well-being (including community engagement). Sharon brings thirteen years experience as a loca...2020-11-3031 minTree Lady TalksThe Woodland Trust Special Part 2Send us a textPart Two of this weeks special podcast episode featuring John Tucker, David Rose, Joe Coles, and Olivia Ransome.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-11-271h 13
Tree Lady TalksThe Woodland Trust Special Part 1Send us a textThe Woodland TrustThe Tree Lady Talks - - Woodland Trust SpecialIn this two-part edition of the podcast, Sharon talks to no less than seven interviewees about their role in working with or for the charity. Part One.Woodland Trust WebsiteFacebookYoutubeStand Up For TreesDarren Moorcroft - CEODarren has been responsible for: the Trust’s acquisition strategy – growing the estate to c29,000 hectares across the UK...2020-11-2753 min
Tree Lady TalksThe Woodland Trust SoundbitesSend us a textSoundbites from the Woodland Trust Chief Executive Darren Moorcroft, Director of Woodland Creation John Tucker, Street Tree guru Joe Coles, and Farm Eco (working with the Woodland Trust) David Rose, prior to the full episode airing from the 27th November. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-11-2003 min
Tree Lady TalksGlobal tree Health with Dr David CoyleSend us a textGlobal Tree HealthThe Tree Lady Talks - - to Dr David CoyleDr. David Coyle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University. His Extension Forestry program focuses on forest and tree health and invasive species management in forests and managed landscapes across the Southeast. Previously, Dave ran the Southern Regional Extension Forestry – Forest Health and Invasive Species program, which provided hands-on training, electronic resources, and other services pertaining to management of native and invasive forest insects, plants, and dise...2020-11-1243 min
Tree Lady TalksGlobal Tree Health Soundbite, with Dr David CoyleSend us a textDr. David Coyle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University in South Carolina. His Extension Forestry program focuses on forest and tree health and invasive species management in forests and managed landscapes across the Southeast. Dave is a big proponent of using social media as a teaching tool for forest health, and you can find Dave’s forest health outreach work on Twitter (@drdavecoyle) or Instagram (drdavecoyle) where he regularly posts about invasive pests and all things related to trees. Here's his soundbite from...2020-11-1101 min
Tree Lady TalksPete Wharton - Environmental business mattersSend us a textTree Lady Talks, Episode 10 in discussion with Pete Wharton, founder of Wharton Natural Infrastructure Consultancy, a multi-disciplinary business. Sharon and Pete discuss what it's like building a business through an economic crisis, people management in unprecedented times of furlough, and virtual team-building, including Zoom meetings and managing staff mental health through difficult periods during this pandemic. A fascinating insight from one of the industry's leading professionals.Follow Pete on :- Facebook: @WhartonNICInstagram: @Wharton_nicLinkedIn: @WhartonnicTwitter: @WhartonNIC2020-11-0541 min
Tree Lady TalksGrowing a Multi-Disciplinary Environmental Consultancy - SoundbiteSend us a textPete Wharton, of Wharton Natural Infrastructure Consultants, discusses the highs and lows, and also the challenges of running a multi-disciplinary practice. Full episode out now!For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-11-0200 minTree Lady TalksTrees in Art & LiteratureSend us a textIncluding today:-Dr James Canton, Author of 'The Oak Papers'.Stephen Taylor, Author of 'Oak: one tree, three years, fifty paintings '.Irina Antonets Designer, Artist,Illustrator and creator of the Humanum Lignum projectDr Gabriel Hemery author, tree photographer, and silvologistFor more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-10-301h 57Tree Lady TalksTrees in Art & Literature SoundbiteSend us a textSoundbite from this weeks podcast - an Art & Literature Special, featuring Dr James Canton, author of 'The Oak Papers', Artist Stephen Taylor, author of 'Oak: one tree, three years, fifty paintings ', and author Dr Gabriel Hemery, with a great contribution from Irina Antonets of Humanum Lignum fame (full episode only).Out on Friday October 30th. For more information on these people go to the company website - see the VideoBite at on Youtube. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-10-2801 min
Tree Lady TalksTDAG - Trees and Design Action GroupSend us a textSue James trained at the Architectural Association and worked in private practice in West Wales. In parallel she has provided consultancy services with a focus on the public realm and is a founding member of the Trees and Design Action Group. She has also advised Ecobuild (now Futurebuild) on content for the conference and seminar programme for many years. In this clip she describes her dream scenario on Tree Lady Talks.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-10-2239 min
Tree Lady TalksTDAG - Trees & Design Action Group SoundbiteSend us a textSue James trained at the Architectural Association and worked in private practice in West Wales. In parallel she has provided consultancy services with a focus on the public realm and is a founding member of the Trees and Design Action Group. She has also advised Ecobuild (now Futurebuild) on content for the conference and seminar programme for many years. In this clip she describes her dream scenario on Tree Lady Talks.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-10-2100 min
Tree Lady TalksTree AidSend us a textTree Aid helps the drylands of Africa to lift themselves out of poverty and protect their environment.We speak to their Chair, Shireen Chambers MBE, Georges Bazongo, Operations Director, and fundraisers Bell Martin & James Ogilvie about the work done by this fabulous charity.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-10-161h 06
Tree Lady TalksTree Aid SoundbitesSend us a textTREE AID helps people in the drylands of Africa to lift themselves out of poverty and protect their environment. People here live in some of the toughest conditions on earth and trees are essential to their survival. Trees provide nutrition, generate income and help to create a healthy environment.TREE AID works with local communities to help them protect and grow trees, for themselves and for future generation.In this podcast episode, Sharon interviews Shireen Chambers MBE, Georges Bazongo, and Bell Martin about the ways in which they support the charity. A...2020-10-1401 min
Tree Lady TalksTree ecology and rare insectsSend us a textVikki Bengtsson is an ecologist and has worked professionally with nature conservation since 1992. Up until 2003, she worked in England and now works primarily in Sweden. Vikki has worked throughout her career with issues relating to practical management and restoration of ancient trees and wood pastures. She also trains arborists, landscape architects, site managers and planners in the care and management of ancient trees. She was project manager for the European VETree and VETcert projects developing training and a certification system for veteran tree professionals across Europe. Xander ‘AntBoy’ Johnston, a yo...2020-10-021h 11
Tree Lady TalksVikki Bengtsson soundbiteSend us a textVikki Bengtsson discusses veteran trees and ecology to Tree Lady Talks as part of this double-header, leading into Xander Johnston, 'Ant Boy' talking about all things Ants! For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-09-2800 min
Tree Lady TalksXander Johnston soundbiteSend us a textXander Johnston, 'Ant Boy' as he is known to Countryfile, Springwatch and Autumnwatch viewers, talks about all things Ants to Tree Lady Talks, as part of a double header with Vikki Bengtsson who discusses veteran trees and ecology.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-09-2801 min
Tree Lady TalksNature Based SolutionsSend us a textJohan Östberg is an associate professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture, at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp, where he´s been working since 2007. Johan has a M.Sc. in Landscape Planning from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (2008), a PhD in Landscape Planning also from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (2013) and has been working as a researcher and teacher since 2014. Apart from his academic career he is also and ISA Certified Arborist and active as a consultant, where he is running a consultant networking comprising of con...2020-09-1833 min
Tree Lady TalksNature Based Solutions Soundbite: Cecil Konijnendijk.Send us a textCecil discusses how we can make sure nature is in the heart of our urban areas with colleague Johan Ostberg. Here's his soundbite. Cecil Konijnendijk has been an urban forestry researcher, educator, advisor, and speaker for over 25 years. His passion has taken him to different parts of the globe. Cecil’s publications have included books such as ‘The Forest and the City: the cultural landscape of urban woodland’ and the Routledge Handbook of Urban Forestry. He co-founded the scientific journal ‘Urban Forestry & Urban Greening’ and was also a key force behind the annual...2020-09-1600 min
Tree Lady TalksNature Based Solutions Soundbite: Johan OstbergSend us a textJohan discusses how we can make sure nature is in the heart of our urban areas with colleague Cecil Konijnendijk. Here's his soundbite.Johan Östberg is an associate professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture, at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp, where he´s been working since 2007. Johan has a M.Sc. in Landscape Planning from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (2008), a PhD in Landscape Planning also from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (2013) and has been working as a researcher and teacher since 2014. Apart fro...2020-09-1600 min
Tree Lady TalksMental Health & Nature SpecialSend us a textFeaturing three specialists and including contributions from members of the public:-Matilda Van Den Bosch, a trained physician and a PhD in landscape planning and public health. Currently, she is an assistant professor at The University of British Columbia in Canada with a joint appointment between the Faculties of Medicine and Forestry. She is the primary editor of the Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health, published by the Oxford University Press in 2018. Click here for the link to her published paper.Dr Punam Krishan, doctor, life...2020-09-111h 22
Tree Lady TalksThe Mental Health Special SoundbiteSend us a textFeaturing three specialists and including contributions from members of the public:-Matilda Van Den Bosch, a trained physician and a PhD in landscape planning and public health. Currently, she is an assistant professor at The University of British Columbia in Canada with a joint appointment between the Faculties of Medicine and Forestry. She is the primary editor of the Oxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health, published by the Oxford University Press in 2018Dr Punam Krishan, doctor, life coach and writer currently working as an...2020-09-0801 min
Tree Lady TalksThe Development & Nature SpecialSend us a textFeaturing Richard Collins, Director at Landvest Developments, and with contributions from Tracy Clarke of Tracy Clarke Tree Consultancy, Dr Suzy Cardy, Chartered Ecologist, Catherine Xavier of Guarda Landscape, Chartered Landscape Architect, and Joshua Daniels, Senior Site Manager at Wates Residential.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-08-281h 22
Tree Lady TalksRichard Collins SoundbiteSend us a text‘Build, Build, Build’. But what does this mean for the natural environment? Listen to what happens, why and where things are heading in a time of change for planning. We speak to Richard Collins, Director of Landvest Developments, and consultants who work in the industry – Tracy Clarke (Chartered Arboriculturist), Dr Suzy Cardy (Chartered Ecologist) and Catherine Xavier (Chartered Landscape architect). For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-08-2600 min
Tree Lady TalksMima Letts & Lacey Rose - Forestry, Trees Sparks and Women in Wood.Send us a textMima Letts is the Assistant Forester on the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire and also the Founder and Director of Tree Sparks. Mima studied Forestry at Bangor University after stumbling across the course when trying to work out what to do after school.Lacey Rose grew up on the 53° N parallel in Labrador, Canada. Graduating from the University of New Brunswick in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Lacey has been a Registered Professional Forester in Ontario since 2008. Listen to them as they talk with Sharon about their career, their hopes for t...2020-08-2136 min
Tree Lady TalksLacey Rose SoundbiteSend us a textCounty Forester at Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-08-1900 min
Tree Lady TalksMima Letts SoundbiteSend us a textAssistant Forester at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-08-1900 min
Tree Lady TalksJon Ryan - London Tree OfficerSend us a textOn being Arboricultural Manager for the London Borough of Islington, heat mapping to create green space in essential areas, and his 'dream scenario'.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-08-1433 min
Tree Lady TalksJon Ryan SoundbiteSend us a textJon Ryan talks in this podcast about being a tree officer and why we need more tree planting where society needs trees most.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-08-1300 min
Tree Lady TalksJohn Parker Technical Director of the Arboricultural AssociationSend us a textA precis of this weeks interviewee, John Parker, is that he is Technical Director at the Arboricultural Association, where he has worked since August 2019. He has more than ten years of experience in public sector tree management and from 2012-2019 was a member of the Executive Committee of the London Tree Officers Association, which he Chaired in 2016-18, and until 2019 was a Director of the National Association of Tree Officers, amongst a long list of experience which he goes into in further detail in todays Tree Lady Talks. For more episodes in...2020-08-0736 min
Tree Lady TalksJohn Parker soundbiteSend us a textEnjoy this clip from the first podcast, with John Parker, Technical Director, Arboricultural Association.For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here. 2020-08-0501 min