Tree Talk: City Edition

Tree Talk: City Edition

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Tree Talk: City Edition episodes

  • Transporting Your Tree Home Safely

    In this episode, we walk you through the best practices for safely transporting a tree from the nursery or garden center to your home. Whether you're picking up a sapling or a larger container-grown tree, we’ll cover everything from securing the root ball and protecting the branches, to choosing the right vehicle and tying down your load. Tune in for tips that will help you avoid common mistakes and give your new tree the healthy start it deserves.


    7 min
  • Selecting the Right Tree for the Right Place

    In this episode, we dig into one of the most important (and often overlooked) principles of urban forestry: planting the right tree in the right place. From avoiding overhead wires and underground pipes to choosing species that thrive in city soils and support local ecosystems, we’ll explore how smart tree selection can lead to healthier neighborhoods, longer-lived trees, and fewer maintenance headaches. Whether you’re a homeowner, community volunteer, or just tree-curious, this episode will help you plant with purpose.

    7 min
  • An Introduction to the Podcast Series and Our First Readings
    This episode introduces the UMass ECO 605 Urban Forestry course podcast series to you. The first broadcast also includes a review of a publication being read by students in the course...'Urban Forestry Toward an Ecosystem Services Research Agenda' published by the National Academies of Science, outlines proceedings from a recent research roundtable conference.
    10 min

About Tree Talk: City Edition

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"Tree Talk: City Edition" is a fresh and engaging podcast series that brings the world of urban forestry and sustainable landscaping right to you. Designed for city dwellers, this series explores how…