This Old Tree
Doug StillOld trees are awe inspiring links to the past that fire our imagination. What are their stories? Seasoned arborist and amateur historian Doug Still interviews local experts, historians, and community people to celebrate the myths and uncover the real tales. If you're a tree lover, join in to look "beyond the plaque" at heritage trees and the human stories behind them.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NatureScience | |||
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In the small town of Santa María del Tule, in the heart of Oaxaca, Mexico, stands a Montezuma Cypress more than 2,000 years old. Its trunk is considered the widest of any tree on Earth.
For over a millennium, the Tule Tree has drawn visitors: the Za... more
A lone mulberry tree stands beside the Washington Monument. It is curious, unexpected, and impossible to ignore once you notice it. Who planted it? Is it historic? Is it one tree or two? Why is it preserved, when there is no other tree on the immedia... more
Kongeegen, or the 1,500 year old “King’s Oak,” is deep inside a forest called Jægerspris Nordskov in Denmark. The tree is named after 19th century King Frederik VII, who owned a nearby castle with his wife, the Countess Danner. It is a national treas... more
Sa Melabrina is a Downy Oak tree the size of a small church, draped in moss and ferns. Her ancient arms spread wide in the surrounding forest near Illorai, Sardinia. She's the oldest and largest of her kind in all of Europe. And she's been standing h... more
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This Old Tree is one of the best podcasts. The research is superb. Doug Still is an intelligent , thoughtful and inviting host.
Focusing on one tree and its impact on people and communities surrounding it connects each of us to these individual trees. Like the Wood Wide Web itself, these tales nurture human connections.
Apple Podcasts5Steve Scher
United States6 months ago - love it
wonderful stories about a wide and diverse number of trees all over the world. The host is really excellent. I hope there are plenty more podcast coming. I really like the shorts which he does a collection of every year.
Apple Podcasts5coastalcalgalUnited States7 months ago - Excellent podcast about old trees
This podcast is so well done. The research and interviews are perfectly balanced with info about a famous tree and its history. The music is fun. I really enjoy listening.
I hope there will be more. I’ve listened to all episodes and now repeating. Good job.
Apple Podcasts5cdonaldtxUnited States9 months ago - THE Tree-Lover’s Podcast!
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every episode of this thoughtfully produced, highly informative and lovingly presented podcast about old trees and the peoples/cultures who care for them. If you love trees, you’re sure to love this podcast…the trees are absolutely amazing and Doug is a gem of a host!
Apple Podcasts5sitarsriniUnited Statesa year ago - Thoughtful, interesting, well-produced
Very high quality production that makes listening a pleasure. Doug is a great host who brings in other experts to liven the history, politics, and culture of special and controversial trees. I especially loved the recent episode about “the tree that owns itself.”
Apple Podcasts5SmokeyllamaUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #140 | United States/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Canada/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  France/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #74 |  Denmark/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  Hong Kong/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  Ireland/Science/Nature |
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Narrated by arborist and amateur historian Doug Still, these feature-style stories trace the history, biology and cultural meaning of notable trees. Each episode centers on a particular tree or group of trees, combining archival research, field reporting and interviews with arborists, historians, botanists, authors and community members. The stories connect tree care and ecology with local memory, public landscapes, folklore and major historical events, showing how individual trees can become part of a community's identity. The approach suits listeners who enjoy natural history and conservation as well as human stories rooted in place. Warm narration, carefully researched context and a mix of expert insight and first-hand accounts give the ... more
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2. Fabián Santiago Bautista
3. Roberto Peralta Vásquez
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5. Víctor Velasco López
6. Aurora Torres
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