Beste Talking Trees podcaster (2024)

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Learn About Ecotherapy from a Certified Forest Therapy Guide 19:55

3d ago19:55

19:55

Chelsi Abbott, a technical advisor and education specialist at the Davey Institute (and Certified Forest Therapy Guide), talks about ecotherapy, also known as forest bathing, including how to do it and its benefits. In this episode we cover: What is ecotherapy? (0:53) What a Certified Forest Therapy Guide does (1:45) How long does forest bathing ta…

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How Home Runs Help Plant Trees: Partnership with the Cleveland Guardians 14:50

10d ago14:50

14:50

Sandee Reid, Davey’s vice president of corporate communications and strategic planning, talks about Davey’s partnership with the Cleveland Guardians and why reestablishing the tree canopy is so important. In this episode we cover: What is Swing for the Trees? (0:46) Which trees are planted through the program? (1:18) Where are the trees planted? (2…

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How Preventative Healthcare for Your Trees Can Save Them 24:50

17d ago24:50

24:50

Aaron Hoot from Davey's Dallas office talks about preventative tree healthcare, common problems that can be prevented and the importance of treating emerald ash borer on trees. In this episode we cover: Girdling roots (0:45) Proper planting practices (2:43)) Looking for distress signals (4:25) Preventing emerald ash borer (6:13) How arborists condu…

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Importance of Diversity in the Landscape and Planting to Replace 19:42

24d ago19:42

19:42

Josh Fritz from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in the Boston North Shore office, talks about Doug's dying oak forest and how he can slowly replace the trees that have succumbed to oak wilt, as well as why planting a diversity of species in your landscape is so important. In this episode we cover: Planting diversity (0:35) Street trees (2:03) Wh…

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How Drones are Used in Arboriculture 16:33

1M ago16:33

16:33

Deb Sheeler, a Geospatial & Software Support Services production manager with Davey Resource Group (DRG), talks about the ways drones are used in arboriculture, what kind of data they can capture and how it's used in the industry. In this episode we cover: What does geospatial and software support mean? (0:36) How drones are used in arboriculture (…

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Spring Tree Care Tips from an Arborist 23:02

1M ago23:02

23:02

Matt Betz from Davey's Charlotte office talks about what you should be doing this spring on your landscape to keep your trees and property thrive this season! In this episode we cover: Spring so far this year in Charlotte (0:33) Damage becomes apparent in spring (1:23) Right tools and sharp tools (3:22) Should you avoid pruning in the spring? (5:04…

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Managing Nature - Storms, Fluctuating Temperatures and Pests 17:41

1M ago17:41

17:41

Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region, discusses how arborists work with nature while dealing with storms, temperature changes and pest concerns. In this episode we cover: Managing nature (1:02) Working with storms (1:58) Best time to treat trees (3:30) Winter in the mid-Atlantic (5:08) Cherry blossoms (6:17) How trees handl…

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Why Biochar is Important & How it Can Be Used in the Landscape 20:54

2M ago20:54

20:54

Dr. Chris Fields-Johnson, technical advisor with the Davey Institute, talks about the many uses and benefits of biochar and how it can be used in the landscape. In this episode we cover: What is biochar? (0:40) What does biochar do to the soil? (1:35) What does biochar look like? (3:57) How is biochar made? (5:11) How would biochar be used in tree …

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How Davey Women Support Others 20:35

2M ago20:35

20:35

Audrey Sellepack, pesticide compliance specialist at the Davey Institute, and Anne Embrey, organizational change management specialist, talk about their experiences as women in the green industry and their involvement with Davey's Women+ affinity group. In this episode we cover: What is a pesticide compliance specialist? (00:53) What an organizatio…

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Davey's Diagnostic Laboratory - How it's Used & Common Diagnoses 19:18

2M ago19:18

19:18

Kodi Riedel, diagnostic laboratory supervisor at the Davey Institute, talks about her work in the lab, how a diagnosis happens and the common diagnoses she's seen in the lab. In this episode we cover: What is a diagnostic laboratory supervisor (00:39) New things seen in the lab (2:09) How Davey keeps up with tree trends (2:41) How arborists use the…

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A Look into Davey's Annual Training Program D.I.T.S. 15:34

2M ago15:34

15:34

Hear from three students attending the Davey Institute of Tree Sciences (D.I.T.S.) program, Davey's annual flagship training program in biological sciences, safety, tree and plant care and management techniques. Philip Bauerle from Davey's North Pittsburgh office, Izzy Christmann from Davey's Portland office and Max Hackney from Davey's health and …

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Resurrecting The Great American Chestnut Tree 18:06

3M ago18:06

18:06

Dan Herms, vice president of research and development at the Davey Institute, talks about the American Chesnut tree - the history, chestnut blight and how scientists are trying to bring the species back to the United States. In this episode we cover: History of the American Chestnut (0:38) Mature specimens of the tree (2:44) Bringing the tree back …

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Reconnect with Nature! Your Reminder to Get Outside 22:58

3M ago22:58

22:58

Jason Gaskill from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office shares his personal experience connecting with nature through work, traveling and leading hikes, as well as why it's important to get outside, enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. In this episode we cover: When did Jason's appreciation for trees start? (1:12) Leading nature hikes (4:19)…

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Storm Preparedness & Safety Checks After Storms 21:06

3M ago21:06

21:06

Jason Parker from Davey's Horsham, Pa., office talks about what to do before and after a storm to protect your landscape. In this episode we cover: Winter in Philadelphia (0:37) What arborists look for before a storm (0:55) Scheduled storm maintenance (1:33) Handling ice storms (3:15) (5:50) What arborists do after a storm (3:52) Winter rain events…

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Did You Know Salt Can Damage Your Property? Here's How to Stop it 17:41

3M ago17:41

17:41

Cindy Grady, regional business developer in Minnesota, talks about the affect salt can have on your landscape and plants and possible alternatives available to property owners. In this episode we cover: Smart Salting Certification from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (0:52) Salt's impact on water sources (2:03) Alternatives to salt (3:09), (…

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Landscaping Trends to Know About in 2024 18:09

4M ago18:09

18:09

Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region, talks about landscaping trends he saw at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS). In this episode we cover: What is the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show? (0:48) Trends in landscaping (1:48) Fabric grow sacks (2:00) Gardening containers (5:52) Shifting away from native only (6:25…

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Protecting Newly Planted Trees in the Winter 25:28

4M ago25:28

25:28

Matt Betz from Davey's Charlotte office talks about what to do to help a young tree be successful in the winter and his family's history at Davey. In this episode we cover: Winter in North Carolina (00:40) Considerations for young trees in a cool climate (1:28) Wrapping trees (2:36) Staking young trees (5:50) Watering young trees in cold weather (7…

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How to Make a Difference in Your Landscape During the Dormant Season 20:58

4M ago20:58

20:58

Brian Sieber from Davey's Cincinnati office talks about what homeowners can be doing to care for their trees during the winter. In this episode we cover: Winter in Southwest Ohio (0:40) What can be done to help trees in winter (2:40) An arborist's annual visit schedule (3:44) Winter watering (4:47) Evergreen watering (5:44) Pruning in cold weather …

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Dormant Pruning - Why Prune in the Winter? 21:41

4M ago21:41

21:41

Mike Holleran from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office talks about why it's beneficial to prune in the winter, when an expert needs to help prune and tips on pruning your own tree. In this episode we cover: Benefits of pruning during dormancy (0:34) (9:55) Reasons homeowners think their tree needs pruned (1:40) Right tree right place (3:21) When a…

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Should You be Watering in the Winter? 22:12

5M ago22:12

22:12

Michael Sundberg from Davey's South East Denver office shares how he handles winter watering in Colorado's (typically) year-round dry conditions. In this episode we cover: Winter in Colorado (1:17) Watering in all four seasons (3:55) Handing faucets in winter (4:47) How arborists water client trees (5:15), (12:37) How to know how much to water (8:1…

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Tree Care in Extreme Temperatures 20:15

5M ago20:15

20:15

Travis McDonald from Davey's South Minneapolis office shares advice on tree care and planting in extreme temperatures, from heat waves to cold and snow. In this episode we cover: Weather shifts (0:35) Irrigation during dry spells (1:31) Hardiness zones changing (2:37) Minneapolis summer (4:06) What time should you be watering? (4:48) Watering probe…

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How to Hang Outdoor Lights Without Harming the Tree + A GIVEAWAY! 19:53

5M ago19:53

19:53

Jason Gaskill from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office talks about how to carefully and safely install lights on your outdoor trees without harming them, pruning considerations to make this winter and fun story about one of the trees featured in Davey's 2024 Trees of Davey calendar, plus how you can WIN a copy! In this episode we cover: Staying sa…

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Growing an Edible Landscape! 26:14

6M ago26:14

26:14

Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region and Emily Tepe, Department of Horticulture professor at the University of Minnesota, talk with Doug about the best practices of creating an edible garden, including which trees to plant and how to handle different hardiness zones. In this episode we cover: Emily's book: The Edible Landsc…

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Saluting Branches Volunteer Tree Work - Honoring Our Veterans 15:16

6M ago15:16

15:16

Jason Parker from Davey's North Philadelphia office talks about the volunteer work he and other arborists across the country do for Saluting Branches, a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and honoring our veterans by doing tree work on veteran cemeteries. In this episode we cover: What is Saluting Branches (0:40) Jason's experience wi…

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How to Prepare Your Trees for Colder Weather! 18:09

6M ago18:09

18:09

Kris Baker from Davey's Orlando office uses his experiences as an arborist in Michigan and Florida to share how arborists can help your trees in cold weather. In this episode we cover: What arborists do for cold weather in Orlando (00:51) What arborists do for cold weather in Detroit (2:01) Why oaks and elms must be cut in cold weather (2:54) Tree …

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Progress at Davey's SEED Campus 20:08

6M ago20:08

20:08

Dan Herms, vice president of research and development at the Davey Institute, and Dan Joy, executive vice president and assistant to the president, talk about their experience leading development of the Davey Tree SEED (Science, Employee Education and Development) Campus. In this episode we cover: What is the SEED Campus (0:45) Dan Joy's role with …

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The Pawpaw Tree - History, How to Grow and Unique Facts! 20:21

7M ago20:21

20:21

Miles Stephens from Davey's South Pittsburgh office talks with Doug over their fascination with the pawpaw tree. In this episode we cover: How Doug and Miles learned about the pawpaw tree (0:43) What is the pawpaw tree? (2:07) How to grow the pawpaw fruit (2:50) Pollinating a pawpaw tree (3:22) Pawpaw tree folktales (4:12) The pawpaw tree fruit and…

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Spring vs Fall - When is the Best Season to Plant? 15:22

7M ago15:22

15:22

Dan Hager from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Concord, talks about the fall and spring planting seasons. In this episode we cover: When to plant a tree (0:48) Mistakes homeowners make when planting (1:16) Planting potted plants (2:00) Caring for roots in potted plants (2:38) Utilizing native soil (3:47) Planting bigger vs planting smaller (4…

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Pros and Cons of Leaving the Leaves on Your Lawn 19:40

7M ago19:40

19:40

Mat Garey from Davey's Detroit Lawncare office gives you a reason to not rake your yard by sharing the benefits of mulching and composting your leaves. In this episode we cover: Do you have to rake your leaves? (0:40) Mulching leaves correctly (0:59) Mulching equipment (2:20) Benefits of leaving your leaves (2:52) How to use leaves in your garden (…

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Why Proper Soil Care is So Important for Your Trees 20:03

7M ago20:03

20:03

Brad McBride from Davey's West Cleveland office talks about why soil care is vital for tree health, how to check the health of your soil and what else can be done to improve it. In this episode we cover: Making soil simple (0:35) How do you test soil? (1:57) Arbor Green PRO® (3:10) Two-step soil care program (5:13) Watering (6:33) Air spading servi…

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Tree Appraisals -The Value of Trees 20:23

8M ago20:23

20:23

R.J. Laverne , manager of education and training at the Davey Institute, talks about what he does as a tree appraiser, including occasionally working in a courtroom. In this episode we cover: How to determine what a tree is worth (0:53) Why find the value of your tree? (1:43) Trees in real estate (4:55) Being an objective appraiser (7:08) What an a…

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Considerations for Growing in a Hot Climate 20:53

8M ago20:53

20:53

Madison Law from Davey's South Houston office talks about working in locations with extreme heat and her Davey experience. In this episode we cover: How Madison works in extreme heat (1:15) What Madison does for Davey (2:53) Houston in the winter (4:01) How Houston trees handle extreme weather (5:30) Optimal time to plant in Southern states (6:31) …

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Best Trees for New Homeowners - Budget Friendly and Low Maintenance 19:56

8M ago19:56

19:56

Taylor Judd from Davey's East Denver office talks about important factors to consider when planting a new tree and his recommendations for the Colorado area. In this episode we cover: Summer rain and heat stress in Colorado (0:50) Growing trees in Colorado (3:22) Should you add fertilizer when planting new trees? (4:54) Root flare (6:01) Handling a…

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Why Fall is the Best Season for Lawn Care PART 2 23:16

8M ago23:16

23:16

Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks about why fall is an optimal time to aerate your lawn and control your weeds. In this episode we cover: Is fall the best time to aerate? (0:36) What to do with aerate by-product (4:09) How often to sharpen your lawn mower blade (5:21) Lawn mower blade safety (6:26) Opt…

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Why Fall is the Best Season for Lawn Care PART 1 25:28

8M ago25:28

25:28

Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, talks about why fall is prime lawn care season and what to do during the fall to keep your lawn healthy. In this episode we cover: Why end of summer is best for lawn care(00:51) Which cool season grass is right for me? (2:58) How dry conditions impacted seeds planed in sprin…

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The History of Davey Tree 17:14

9M ago17:14

17:14

Matt Fredmonsky, manager of corporate content at Davey, shares his knowledge about the history of Davey Tree, from John Davey's start in tree care to the employee acquisition. In this episode we cover: John Davey (0:45) Davey's move to the U.S. (2:41) The Tree Doctor (4:00) Building Davey Tree (5:13) Davey's Employee Ownership (6:09) Benefits of Em…

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Preparing Trees for Storm Season 18:50

9M ago18:50

18:50

David Horvath from Davey’s Lake Bluff, office talks about the importance of having arborists inspect your trees before a storms, so you can keep your home safe. In this episode we cover: First thing arborists look for during storm prep (00:58) What homeowners can do to help arborists during storm prep (1:46) What an arborists is looking for (2:56) …

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How to Identify Your Trees 22:08

9M ago22:08

22:08

Luke Werner from Davey's North Pittsburgh office shares how you can learn how to identify the different types of trees in your yard. In this episode we cover: Looking at the big picture (0:53) Conifer Trees (1:33) Deciduous trees (1:53) How Luke learned to ID trees (2:03) The shape of your tree (2:40) Leaves (3:55) Evergreen leaves (4:05) Deciduous…

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Why Caterpillars Matter + A Spotted Lanternfly Update 22:12

9M ago22:12

22:12

Adam Baker, technical advisor with the Davey Institute discusses all things caterpillars, including their benefit and specific species like the hickory horn devil, bagworm and monarch. Adam also shares the silver lining of the spotted lanternfly invasion hitting the East Coast. In this episode we cover: Most common caterpillars during each season (…

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Fire Blight - What is it, How to Control & What Trees are Affected? 21:32

10M ago21:32

21:32

Eric Countryman from Davey's East Pittsburgh office talks about fire blight and other bacterial diseases that can impact your trees. In this episode we cover: What is fire blight (1:06) What fire blight looks like (1:39) When fire blight is most prevalent (2:13) Treating fire blight (2:55) How to prevent fire blight (4:35) How arborists handle fire…

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What to do with Wood Waste - Secondary Life for Wood Products 25:02

10M ago25:02

25:02

Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic region, talks about how Davey arborist deal with wood wastes and different ways to give wood a secondary life. In this episode we cover: Where does wood waste go? (3:37) Composting wood (5:19) Unique ways to use wood waste (6:07) Can homeowners keep their wood waste? (6:34) Biochar (7:42) Ways …

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Mycorrhizal Network - Largest Living Organism 19:35

10M ago19:35

19:35

Chelsi Abbott, a technical advisor and education specialist at the Davey Institute, talks about the mycorrhizal network including how it works and how it connects to plants. In this episode we cover: What is mycorrhizae fungi (1:14) The beneficial relationship between the fungi and trees (1:59) Seeing mycelium in real life (4:07) How mycorrhizae fu…

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Pests vs Beneficial Insects 25:53

11M ago25:53

25:53

Thomas Whitney, technical advisor from the Davey Institute, shares some of his knowledge on different types of pests and beneficial insects. In this episode we cover: What defines a pest (0:47) Pest classifications (1:45) The worst pest for trees (2:30) Which pests homeowners notice the most (4:16) Types of leaf chewers (4:52) Types of woodborers (…

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Best Summer Tree Watering Tips to Follow 24:30

11M ago24:30

24:30

Dan Cohen, from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in Needham, shares some expert watering tips to keep your trees hydrated all summer. In this episode we cover: What's the first thing you think of when watering trees? (00:51) Watering newly planted trees (1:28) (5:32) How rainfall has been this season (2:51) How arborists handle dry conditions (4:…

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Growth Rings, a New Book about Davey's History, is Published 20:58

11M ago20:58

20:58

Matt Fredmonsky, manager of corporate content at Davey, talks about Growth Rings, a new book about Davey's history and growth from 1962 to 2020. Matt, also author of Growth Rings, talks about what it was like to write the book and why it's important to Davey. In this episode we cover: What is Growth Rings (0:45) The writing process (2:24) Why Growt…

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Pet-Friendly Landscape Tips 19:41

11M ago19:41

19:41

Miles Stephens from Davey's South Pittsburgh office shares advice on how to maintain a healthy landscape as a dog owner. In this episode we cover: Having a designated area for your dog (1:13) Maintaining your turf lawn with a dog (2:27) Plants harmful to dogs (3:22) Pet-friendly grass (6:21) Hardscaping your garden (7:03) Ways to provide shade for …

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Summer Tree Checklist 17:43

12M ago17:43

17:43

Emily Mumford from Davey's South St Paul office shares tips on how to best care for trees in the summer. In this episode we cover: What's the first thing an arborist looks for during a summer property check? (0:36) Tree pruning assessment (0:54) How often should you have an arborist visit your property? (1:30) Summer mulching (2:03) Specific types …

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What is Beech Leaf Disease? Learn the Signs 18:29

12M ago18:29

18:29

Brad McBride from Davey's West Cleveland office shares some input on what this "new" disease is, where it started, how to spot it and what can be done about it. In this episode we cover: What is beech leaf disease (BLD)? (0:41) When and where was it discovered? (1:25) Signs of BLD and other diseases it may look like (2:27) Is BLD always fatal? (7:0…

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Wood Borers and Woodpeckers – Helping or Hurting? 21:53

12M ago21:53

21:53

Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey’s mid-Atlantic region, talks about wood borers, woodpeckers and when to be concerned about both. In this episode we cover: Lou’s thoughts on woodpeckers (1:00) What you can do to protect your trees from woodpeckers (3:50) Sapsucker season and should you wrap your trees? (4:40) Pileated woodpeckers and why the…

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What You Should Know About Carbon Credits 24:27

1y ago24:27

24:27

Joe Gregory, regional operations manager for the Davey Resource Group (DRG), shares some in-depth information on what carbon credits are, how businesses use them and Davey's pilot project getting familiar with them. In this episode we cover: What are carbon credits and how do they work? (0:45) How trees relate to carbon credits (5:40) Ways that big…

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