אילן והגננים חנוך בורגר מדבר עם עצים
Mar 20, 2023
Chanoch Burger, an agronomist with nearly 40 years of experience in arboriculture and ecological restoration, shares his fascinating journey from contemplating a career in healthcare to nurturing trees. He discusses the integral connection between agronomy and human experiences, emphasizing that successful projects stem from teamwork and community involvement. Chanoch dives into his work on high-profile projects like the Carmel tunnels, revealing how reading the landscape helps in restoration. He also addresses urban ecological challenges and the art of species selection for resilient environments.
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People First In Agronomy
- Chanoch Burger believes agronomy is fundamentally about people, not just plants.
- Understanding human interaction is essential to successful landscape and tree work.
Falling In Love With The Work
- After early projects Chanoch realized he loved the work and stayed in the field long-term.
- He shifted from theory to hands-on gardening and restoration work over decades.
Trees As Living Histories
- Studying an oak reveals historical events and environmental changes.
- Trees serve as living records that tell what happened on a site over time.