We’ve talked about the importance of kids and students in episodes 55 and 116 respectively. We also talked about how the future is key in episode 115. I regularly hear (even during the recent #treechat on twitter) that we need more focus on educating children on why trees are key and the keys to caring for trees, but I don’t hear many efforts to retain and develop our professionals in arboriculture and forestry. Join us this week and we explore the "Keys to Early Professionals".

Species Spotlight

This week's tree species is armed and has an edible importance. Listen to learn more about honeylocust, Gleditsia triacanthos.