Tree Talks podcast

Season 3 dives into the vital work of restoring and preserving our forests with Alex Jardine from Heartwood Habitat. Alex shares insights into the organisation's innovative approaches to habitat restoration and the critical role of forest ecosystems. We explore the challenges and successes of their projects, the importance of community involvement, and how Heartwood Habitat is making a tangible difference in the health of our natural world.

Mona Bruckhoff, host of Tree Talks Podcast shared reflections of Season 2 with top fan Lua Bruckhoff.

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.

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.

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.

Tree Talks Podcast spends some time with Jordan Crook, a Parks and Nature Campaigner for Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA). Jordan worked on a report in March 2024 for public 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, arborists and land conservationist. Jordans passion and enthusiasm is a breath of fresh air and helps to empower individuals to understand the power we have to help care for our landscape.

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.

Part 2. The Arboriculture Australia National Conference 2024 brings together industry leaders to discuss topics around getting back to practical arboriculture. Tree Talks Podcast spent two days after the national climbing championships, talking to those who attended and supported these events.