Ologies with Alie Ward

Part 1: Dendrology (TREES) with Casey Clapp -- Encore

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Dec 29, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Casey's Tree Tattoos

  • Casey Clapp is covered in tree tattoos including photosynthesis across his chest and sugar maple on his arm.
  • They symbolize his deep passion and knowledge about trees visually on his body.
INSIGHT

Tree Root Spread Explained

  • Tree roots mostly live in the top 2 to 3 feet of soil and spread wide, not deep.
  • Roots extend outward like an umbrella's base, contradicting the myth of deep root systems.
INSIGHT

How Trees Talk Underground

  • Trees communicate through grafted roots and chemical signals, sharing nutrients and warnings.
  • Mycelium fungi form a network connecting roots, expanding nutrient access and communication.
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