What If Every Tree In The Forest Had A Name?

02/01/2025 24 min
What If Every Tree In The Forest Had A Name?

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Send us a textIn this episode we explore both challenges and hopeful developments regarding the future of forests, balancing current threats with emerging solutions. While climate change and pest infestations pose serious risks to our forests, innovative developments offer rays of hope. Examining America's dismal wood recycling rates, we discover how one startup is reimagining the future of fallen trees. From a groundbreaking study showing how urban forests reduce disease risk in Louisville, to doctors prescribing forest walks and hospitals creating healing gardens, we explore new pathways for human-forest connection. We pose the question: if every tree in the forest had a name, could it help us reimagine our relationship with nature?For the full transcript and references: Episode WebpageReferences available on the Episode Webpage New episodes every Thursday! Sign-up for our mailing list by clicking 'JOIN" to stay updated on group discussions, workshops and other upcoming events. Share your thoughts and suggestions, access our Terms & Privacy Policy, contact us and more at: www.horizonshiftlab.com

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