117 [S2E20]: Trees and the City: Haskell Smith and George Hegeman
117 [S2E20]: Trees and the City: Haskell Smith and George Hegeman  
Podcast: The 812
Published On: Wed Sep 18 2024
Description: It's 40 years since Bloomington became a so-called Tree City. We talk about what that means with our guests: Haskell Smith, the city's Urban Forester, and George Hegeman, an inaugural member of the Bloomington Tree Commission, which has been in existence since 1992. We talk about the importance of trees and shade, invasive species and how they're dealt with, how utilities and the city interact when it comes to trees in the right of way, and, if you're lucky enough to own a house, how to get the city to give you a tree.Support the showA production of Plateia Media ©2024-5. All rights reserved.