Tallahassee Tree Talks

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Tallahassee Tree Talks

Host Daniel Siegel talks to citizens of Tallahassee about their knowledge, experiences, and stories that relate to trees. Trees are a defining characteristic of the identity and culture of Tallahassee. North Florida is a hotspot of tree diversity, and the people of Tallahassee are as varied as its forests. Across eight episodes, get ready to hear from a county forester, several certified arborists, artists, extension agents, college students, and others. These guests and their stories offer insight into the interactions between people and trees. This podcast was sponsored by a grant from the Sunshine State Biodiversity Group, a Tallahassee-based non-profit focused on Florida-based environmental education and cultural programming.This podcast is funded by the Sunshine State Biodiversity Group in Tallahassee, FL, a nonprofit aimed at conservation, education, and community outreach on environmental issues facing the region.

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    8. Bill Armstrong: Tree Care: Proper Pruning and When to Leave Things Alone

    Local tree service owner and certified arborist Bill Armstrong talks about tree care practices and the science of tree care.

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    7. Sam Hand, Angel Forde, and Edwin Duke: Extension: Protecting and Teaching the Public

    A talk with employees of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)’s Cooperative Extension program.

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    6. Katie Kehoe, Keith Roberson, and Andy Opel: Managing an Artistic Ecosystem

    Faculty members speak about the Rooting-Branching art project and native tree plantings on Florida State University's campus.

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    5. Craig Moore III: Trees, Technology, and Art: Cables and Wires, Roots and Branches

    Craig Moore III, a digital media artist who created tree-related artwork for a Florida State University art installation called “Rooting-Branching.”

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    4. Chase Clough: Arboreal Influencer

    An interview with Chase Clough, creator of the FSUTrees Instagram account.

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    3. David MacManus: Campus Forestry

    An interview with David MacManus, the Assistant Manager of Grounds and Landscaping at Florida State University.

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    2. Ann Bidlingmaier: The History and Legacy of Tree Preservation in Tallahassee

    An interview with Ann Bidlingmaier, a former high school English teacher and local tree advocate who founded Tallahassee Tree Watch.

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    1. Stan Rosenthal: Managing a “City in a Forest”

    Stan Rosenthal, former Leon County Forester, talks about urban forestry practices in Tallahassee.

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    Introduction

    Learn about the current state of Tallahassee’s tree coverage and regulations, the history leading up to it, and what makes the trees and forests of North Florida unique. 

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    Tallahassee Tree Talks: a new podcast hosted by WFSU

    An FSU graduate student talks with foresters, artists, advocates, and more about the trees that make Tallahassee a tree city.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Host Daniel Siegel talks to citizens of Tallahassee about their knowledge, experiences, and stories that relate to trees. Trees are a defining characteristic of the identity and culture of Tallahassee. North Florida is a hotspot of tree diversity, and the people of Tallahassee are as varied as its forests. Across eight episodes, get ready to hear from a county forester, several certified arborists, artists, extension agents, college students, and others. These guests and their stories offer insight into the interactions between people and trees. This podcast was sponsored by a grant from the Sunshine State Biodiversity Group, a Tallahassee-based non-profit focused on Florida-based environmental education and cultural programming.This podcast is funded by the Sunshine State Biodiversity Group in Tallahassee, FL, a nonprofit aimed at conservation, education, and community outreach on environmental issues facing the region.

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