Episode 10: Tim Griffith Jr. - Maui Arborist & Banyan Tree Caretaker

Today’s guest is Maui arborist, Tim Griffith Jr. Tim and I met during the recovery efforts after the Maui fires in 2023, and I admire what he has done to help take care of our island not only in those efforts, but in his daily work as an arborist.    Born and raised on Oahu, Tim is a seasoned arborist with 27 years experience in Seattle and on Maui. He is currently the Maui County arborist, and he has been a major part of the recovery efforts for the banyan tree in Lahaina.   In this episode, we talk about Tim’s journey of becoming an arborist, what it’s like to be an arborist on Maui, and the efforts around helping the banyan tree heal.   We also talk about our cats & the cats on Maui, as we are both cat lovers. :)   Key time stamps: Tim’s journey to becoming an arborist: 12:30 Arborist work on island and efforts to help banyan tree after fire: 20:13 The tree’s fast recovery and how it is today: 37:35 Tree as a symbol of resilience: 43:46   If you are enjoying these shows, please feel free to follow, share, rate, and review the “With Love and Aloha Podcast” 🎧🩵✨ and give @love_and_aloha_life a follow on IG :)