by Mark Roberts | Aug 16, 2026 | tree risk, Trees
I would love to say that I get asked this all the time, but that would be a lie — or perhaps an untruth, which is apparently different. Within the space of one hour, though, I was asked this question three times: how many tree risk methodologies should a consultant be...
by Mark Roberts | May 17, 2026 | Nature, Trees
The loss of Dunedin’s oldest living resident A mighty mataī has fallen in the forest of Tāne. In the early hours of February 19, the Old Mataī of Glenfalloch Gardens laid herself gently down onto the forest floor, ending a vigil of more than a thousand years. She was,...
by Mark Roberts | Nov 20, 2024 | Nature, Trees
Trees symbolize strength, life, and continuity. They are perfect memorials for those we hold dear or events we wish to remember. As a result, an entire industry is dedicated to planting trees for remembrance. As clever marketing goes, the concept has been borrowed...
by Mark Roberts | Oct 15, 2024 | Nature, selective attention, Trees
For quite some time I despaired at the public’s lack of knowledge of trees. I failed to understand why they couldn’t tell one tree from the other. Just the common ones, I didn’t want everyone to be a closet dendrologist. I felt that it was reasonable for most people...
by robertsandtrees | Sep 17, 2024 | Nature, Trees
Botanical Provenance; Culture and origin Provenance (prɒv(ə)nəns) noun: the place of origin or earliest known history of something. With provenance comes authenticity, you know what it is, where it came from and where it’s been. When choosing plants it is important to...
by robertsandtrees | Sep 17, 2024 | Soil and soil science, Trees, Uncategorized
Botanical Provenance; Life or death Provenance (prɒv(ə)nəns) noun: the place of origin or earliest known history of something. With provenance comes authenticity, you know what it is, where it came from and where it’s been. Provenance helps museums ensure that the...
