SustainabiliTREE Podcast Ep2 – Plastic Tree Shelters and Pollution
Welcome to the second edition of SustainabiliTREE, a podcast that explores all things trees and woodlands, with a specific focus on the issue of plastics within the forestry sector.
In each episode, we’ll be looking at a variety of topics around this theme, including woodland creation, funding streams, plastic pollution, deer, soils, ecology and so much more!
Episode 2 looks at plastic pollution and the use of tree shelters and other guards. It’s also Mike’s turn to put co-host Katie on the spot with a tricky tree fact quiz.
Episode Notes:
0:35 Welcome back!
4:17 Setting the scene on plastic pollution in Forestry
5:02 Is Katie’s magic hat genuine?
6:20 What types of plastics are used in Forestry and woodland management
8:20 FAO report on plastics in forestry use
10:00 Origin of the tree shelter
14:30 Why do we use tree shelters
19:30 Sten Gustaf Thulin
28:15 Microplastics
33:13 Where does grant funding stand on plastic use?
38:00 UK Forestry Standard
40:45 UN Plastics Treaty
41:30 Plastic Tree Shelter Recycling
49:10 Plot That Plastic App and Citizen Science Project
53:55 Quiz Time!
56:40 Listener Questions
59:15 The Next topic…
1:00:00 Parish Notices
https://www.forestplasticsworkinggroup.co.uk/
SustainabiliTREE is a Mascarandy Media production. You can contact the team at mike@mascarandymedia.com
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