In this Friday episode of Talking Trees, we pay tribute to one of the most influential figures in modern arboriculture—Prof. Dr. Dirk Dujesiefken. His career has shaped the way we understand, teach, and care for trees in urban environments across Europe.We discuss:His early fascination with nature protection and the urban role of trees, which led him from studying wood to researching living trees and tree care systemsThe founding of the Institute for Tree Care and its three central pillars: education, research, and consultingHis pioneering work in advancing the CODIT (Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees) model and tree condition assessment methodsHis contributions to national and European standards for tree management, helping unify and raise the quality of arboricultural practicesHow he addresses emerging challenges such as climate change, tree diseases, and urban pressure, and his advice for the next generation of arboristsDirk Dujesiefken’s work continues to inspire a science-driven, practical, and respectful approach to working with trees.Background information:ArboChat Plus / Dirk Dujesiefken / Hamburg / 2023Send us a textSupport the showBuzzsprout free episodes without subscription all episodes with subscription https://talkingtrees.arboristika.cz/ HeroHero all episodes with subscription https://herohero.co/talkingtrees Arboricultural academy https://arboristickaakademie.cz Podcast is created using AI tools.

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