Tree Lady Talks
The Tree Lady, Sharon Durdant-Hollamby, talks all things trees, nature, forests, natural sciences and health and well-being to fascinating people from all walks of life. Also available as a video podcast on our YouTube channel, '@treeladytalks'. Get in touch with the show treeladytalks@gmail.com
Episodes
128 episodes since 2020
Oaklore by Jules Acton - a glorious celebration of the culture & natural history of oaks
In this conversation, Jules Acton discusses her book 'Oaklore' and her journey into the world of nature conservation. She shares her experiences of visiting a nature reserve for the first time and the barriers people may face when trying to eng...
September 13, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:11:48
Callum Throw - Technology in Arb - AI Strikes!
In this episode, Sharon and Callum discuss the use of AI and technology in the arboriculture industry. Callum explains that AI has been around for decades and has been used in various applications, such as loan applications and predictive text....
September 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:19:42
BS:5837 Update - Howard Booth
In this bonus episode of Tree Lady Talks, Sharon discusses the revision of the British standard for trees and construction, BS 5837. She interviews Howard Booth, the chair of the committee proposing the changes, to discuss the main updates. The...
August 29, 2024
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1:11:16
Trees & Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)! with Simon Thomas, Director of Ecology TMA
The conversation explores the complexities and challenges of implementing biodiversity net gain (BNG) in the UK. The discussion covers topics such as tree replacement, the definition of veteran trees, the role of arboriculturalists in BNG asses...
August 22, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:00:12
A life lesson in Urban Forestry - Dr Mark Johnston
Dr. Mark Johnston, MBE, shares his life story and his journey in the field of urban forestry. From his childhood in London to his adventures as a tree surgeon and his work as a tree officer, he has witnessed the evolution of urban forestry. He ...
August 15, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:23:53
Discovering roots and Lidar! Kimberley Howard, Tim Moya Associates
Kimberley gets to talk to both Sharon & Noel this time, about LIDAR and apples, but not at the same time! Kimberly Howard, a senior Arboricultural Consultant, discusses the use of new technology in arboriculture, specifically the u...
August 09, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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38:58
Who is The Tree Lady? - Luke Faye finds out!
In this exclusive interview Sharon is interviewed by her friend Luke Fay. They discuss how Sharon got into podcasting, her preparation process, and the challenges of remote interviews. They also talk about Sharon's use of social media, her supe...
July 26, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:15:22
Changing attitudes to change the environment - Professor Chris Baines
Chris Baines is one of the UK’s leading independent environmentalists. He trained as a horticulturalist at Wye College, Kent and then as a landscape architect in Birmingham. He is an award-winning writer and broadcaster, presented w...
July 18, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:07:30
Sarah Dodd, Tree Law
Sarah Dodd, the Tree Hugging Lawyer, discusses various legal aspects related to trees, including neighboring tree disputes, subsidence, and tree preservation orders. She explains the legal rights and responsibilities of tree owners and neighb...
July 13, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:07:02
BNG and Veteran trees - Julian Forbes-Laird
In this conversation, Sharon and Julian discuss the concept of biodiversity net gain and its unintended consequences, particularly in relation to the classification of veteran trees. They highlight the discrepancy between the definition of vete...
July 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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55:04
Christine Figgener - My Life With Sea Turtles
Christine Figgener, a world-renowned marine biologist, discusses her passion for sea turtles and the importance of their conservation. She shares her journey to Costa Rica and her first impressions of the research station. Christine explains ...
June 20, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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56:12
Nadina Galle - The Nature of Our Cities
The conversation covers various topics related to urban ecology and the importance of nature in cities. It touches on personal experiences, the role of technology in enhancing urban greenery, and the challenges faced by urban foresters. The gue...
June 12, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:11:58
Silvija Krajter Ostoic Croatian Forest Social Science
Silvija discusses her forest social science study on how people engage with green spaces.
February 15, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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52:12
Dallas Campbell - Who is out there? Chatting about Science communication and Space!
Dallas Campbell, a science communicator and television presenter, discusses his early life, career in television, and fascination with space exploration. He reminisces about past collaborations and the creation of the TV program Britain Beneath...
February 06, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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1:26:12
Jim Mulholland - A year in the life of a bat
Jim is an ecologist and arboriculturist, specialising in veteran trees and bats. Jim is the director of Bats Research & Training, where he helps professionals train for a bat licence. When he is not running the business he works for the Vin...
February 02, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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1:05:44
Global Agroforestry and hope for the future - Patrick Worms,
This week Sharon speaks to Patrick Worms, Senior Science Policy Advisor for Centre for International Forestry research and World Agroforestry. President, IUAF - the International Union of AgroforestryVice-President, EURAF – the Eur...
January 25, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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57:56
Professor Lynne Boddy talks Fungi
Lynne Boddy is Professor of Fungal Ecology at Cardiff University UK. She has taught and researched into the ecology of fungi associated with trees and wood decomposition for 45 years. Her research focuses on understanding how fungal mycelia beh...
January 17, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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1:06:44
Catherine Nuttgens - Tree Equity
Catherine Nuttgens is the Urban Programme Lead for the Woodland Trust. She has a project management background connecting people to nature and landscape; as well as working in arboriculture in the urban environment. Her work has had theme...
January 11, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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43:36
The Tree Lady Talks Trailer
Sharon Durdant-Hollamby, the Tree Lady, introduces the podcast which, since its beginnings in July 2020, has reached over 50 countries, and is now in its 4th season.
January 08, 2024
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0:53
Ben Seamark - Arboriculture in Australia
Ben is Co-Founder of Forestree, the new generation of Tree Management purpose built for Local Government. Here he talks to Sharon about all things arb in Australia. Click here for the link to...
January 04, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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46:58
Christmas Tree Special with Dr Gabriel Hemery - The Tree Almanac 2024 -
Join Sharon and Gabriel as they discuss a wondrous seasonal journey through Britain and Ireland’s trees in his new book , The Tree Almanac 2024.This is a Chris...
December 19, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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48:08
Dr Richard Claxton Gardening 4 Health
Why is gardening so good for us? What is the science behind the benefits for the body, mind and soul? What is so good about healthy soil for our health. All this and the importance of social prescribing.Richard Claxton trained at Guys a...
December 14, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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43:10
James Kaechele - New York Tree Trust Development Director
James Kaechele studied at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. He has been connecting people with plants for the past ten years. As an ISA-certified arborist, Kaechele leads the NY Tree...
December 07, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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48:24
John Parker CEO of the Arboricultural Association
A lot of fun chatting to John about all things Arb - the state of the industry, recruitment, tree equity and the wonderful webinars!
December 01, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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49:30
Tristan Gooley - How To Read A Tree
Sharon had a very enlightening chat with Tristan Gooley about his latest book, How To Read A Tree, of which, a description from the man himself, below.In How to Read a Tree, you’ll discover the simple principles that explain th...
November 23, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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43:02