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For trees that fix nitrogen.

My understanding is that they have bacteria that live in their roots that fix the nitrogen. When a tree grows from a seed, is that bacteria part of the seed? The DNA? Does it get picked up from the soil? Where does it come from????

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Tree Anthem

If you were tasked with creating a national anthem for trees, what message would it convey and what instruments would you use?

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Tree whisperer in a Christmas movie?

I don't know if anyone has told you about this, but there is a ridiculous (and queer!) Christmas movie called Under the Christmas Tree that came out in the past couple of years. It has a character who is a "tree whisperer." Pretty please watch it and let us know your thoughts on the silliness?!??

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Favorite tree-related songs?

Alex & Casey! What are some of your favorite tree-related songs? Bonus points for kid-friendly songs! My 5-month-old daughter and I have really been into the Okie Dokie Brothers’ tree-themed songs*, and we’d love to add others to our rotation! Thanks! *Some examples -- "Great Grandmother Tree" (https://open.spotify.com/track/0y9zWHD6eM7uo76wXSIf5U) -- "Evergreen" (https://open.spotify.com/track/71VeXObS5qxZmEHn2KnFCq) -- "Mycelium Underground News" (https://open.spotify.com/track/2d4mY9DrytOEFwjYDF9VOR)

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invasive

I spend my summers in Juneau, AK, and occasionally lead hikes through the temperate rain forest near Mendenhall Glacier. I love talking about the trees and other flora (and thanks to this pod I sound even more knowledgeable!), but I've had a question a few times that I'm not sure how to answer. Since you also live in a temperate rain forest, I'm wondering if you know whether they suffer from less invasive species than other types of forests and if so, why? I haven't heard of many up by Juneau, at least, but I'm sure you know more. Thanks and love the show!