Saving the Nation’s Green Giants
Scientists are now realizing the consequences of chopping down old-growth trees. This article explores why.
Scientists are now realizing the consequences of chopping down old-growth trees. This article explores why.
The Man Who Planted Trees, a book by Jim Robbins, argues that “trees and forests are the highest functioning members of ecological society,” and chronicles the adventures of David Milarch, co-founder of Archangel Ancient Tree Archive.
Thanks to the website Gizmodo for appreciating our work in collecting and propagating ancient trees!
David Milarch had the great fortune to have a spot on Today with Pat Kenny, one of Ireland’s most popular radio programs.
Some of Britain’s best-loved trees could be cloned in an effort to reproduce a range of our most successful and sturdy oaks, yews and firs. A story on the Guardian website features Archangel’s work in the United Kingdom.
Radio host Bob Charles spoke at length with Archangel co-founder David Milarch about his work to propagate and preserve the genetic heritage of the world’s last old growth forest giants and save our arboricultural legacy.