How much bark can be removed
When I was a kid we used to remove bark from “chittim” trees that was used to make a laxative called cascara sagrada. The dealer said we could could remove 70% and not kill the tree. They seemed to survive. Is this just for this tree, or can this much be removed from other trees.
Portland's Best Trees
Hi guys! Love the podcast so much. Thanks for the effort ye put in to making it so class. I'm from Ireland and I'll be in Portland for a few days in February for work (first time ever in the States). I want to know your favourite spots around Portland for impressive or quirky trees so I can fill my free time with a little Arbortrary side questing. Thanks again.
Commercial Reforestation and Sustainability
Hi Casey and Alex! I'm a tree planter from Ontario, Canada and I would love to hear some of your thoughts on commercial tree planting to "reforest" clear-cuts. What do you think are some better and more sustainable reforestation practices that can be implemented in commercial forestry? At least in Canada, tree planters are paid between 12.5-16 cents per tree and is mostly done by university students who are in tough financial situations.