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

Definition

Potential harm to humans

33:13 Where does grant funding stand on plastic use?

BN11

HE3

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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