Episode 21

Trees are capable of so much more than just providing shade and cleaning our air. Join host Rose Daily and guest Brian Wahl (Wisconsin DNR) to learn all of the amazing benefits of trees, including how they reduce energy costs, increase anti-cancer proteins in the body, and bring more business to your downtown. This episode also explores how to protect trees during construction projects and small things you can do to help the trees on your property thrive. 

Planting Trees Correctly

Heat Island & Trees

International Society of Arboriculture (tree care & finding a certified arborist)

Nature's Riches: The Health & Financial Benefits of Nearby Nature

Forest Bathing

Episode Highlights 

  • Forest bathing: what it is and how it benefits our health
  • Ensuring tree survival: water, mulch, and "bare the flare"
  • Why replacing a mature tree with a handful of saplings is not an effective swap
  • Surgery recovery time is reduced if you have a view of trees
  • Construction projects: how trees are damaged even if they aren't physically touched
  • Plant trees - save $$$ on your utility bill

Episode 21

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