Completely Arbortrary

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The Future of Completely Arbortrary Dec 04, 2023

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BONUS EPISODE - Treeyazaki Trailer, Big Announcement, & Appendices Nov 30, 2023

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In this BONUS EPISODE of Completely Arbortrary, hear the first trailer for our new December theme month: TREEYAZAKI, a month-long exploration of the trees of Studio Ghibli and the films of Hayao Miyazaki. Also, stick around for a big announcement about the way you support Completely Arbortrary. Then, listen to some cutting room floor audio from three mainline episodes!

Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson

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Preservation (Incense-Cedar) Nov 23, 2023

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PRESERVATION! Join us for a conversation on preservation, John Muir, and the incense-cedar (Calocedrus decurrens).

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Conservation (Oregon Myrtle) Nov 16, 2023

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CONSERVATION! What is it? And how does it differ from preservation? Have you been using them interchangeably too? Well, no longer! In this episode, we discuss the Oregon myrtle (Umbellularia californica), and its relationship to conservation, and conservation’s relationship to the first Gifford Pinchot.

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Invasion of the Gaudy Statures (Norway Maple) Nov 09, 2023

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With great distaste we present to you the Norway maple (Acer platanoides). This suburbanite tree of many faces is very popular, which might be the best thing we can say about it. But we have many good things to say about diversity. In every facet of life, diversity makes us stronger… and trees are no different! Let’s also define invasiveness and hear Casey’s extremely hot take.

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Poppin' Bottles (Cork Oak) Nov 02, 2023

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We’re poppin’ bottles on this very corky episode of Completely Arbortrary. Learn all about the cork oak (Quercus suber) and the dehesas of Spain and Portugal. These agrosilvopastoral lands are a marvel of sustainability and industry, and a beautiful template for letting nature lead the way. Also, stick around for some exciting BOOK NEWS from Casey!

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Fun Facts (Ghost Pine) Oct 26, 2023

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“A great tree, that is kind of grey!” The ghost pine (Pinus sabiniana) is one of earth’s most spookiest trees, and chock full of curiosities in almost every category of its being. FUN FACTS!

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The Stick Sense (Honey Locust) Oct 19, 2023

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It lurks in the dark, and it sees the darkness…. The honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), like most trees, has a stick sense. How does it perceive the world? It all starts in the dark.

Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson

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Laurisilva (Canary Island Laurel) Oct 12, 2023

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A million year old forest, the Laurisilva of Madeira are stunning ecosystems trapped in time and untouched by humanity. At the center of this forest is the Canary Island Laurel (Prunus lusitanica).

Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson

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