The meaning of trees: the chestnut, the cyprus, the cherry, the holly and the birch

This blog has featured radio programmes by Richard Maybe on trees - their past and future significance:
Futures Forum: The Yew, the Sycamore and the Ash
Futures Forum: The Elm, the Holly and the Beech

Another series looking at the cultural significance of trees looked at five species in late 2012:
BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, The Meaning of Trees, Series 1 - Episode guide

With a second series last year:
BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, The Meaning of Trees, Series 2

And Professor Fiona Stafford takes a look at another five this week:

The Meaning of Trees

The Essay

Professor Fiona Stafford of Oxford University explores the symbolism, importance, topicality and surprises about different trees, as well as our ambiguous relationship with them.

BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, The Meaning of Trees, The Meaning of Trees
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