Welcome to The Treeographer
February 24, 2019 11:06 AM Subscribe
Nick Rowan became interested in the history of trees during his time as a woodworker. He began to see the everyday trees we all pass without really thinking about in a different light. That's why he started The Treeographer.
Welcome to The Treeographer, a collection of the true histories of significant or symbolic trees from around the world. The stories cover a wide variety of topics, including culture, history, science, religion, and more.Also, there are still a few days left to vote for European Tree of the Year!
Thank you for this post. Since the new year I've started getting serious about photographing birds... which brought the realization that I know very little about trees and vegetation. If anyone has other recommended links about trees and flora, especial in the Pacific Northwest, I would be very grateful.
posted by kmkrebs at 12:12 PM on February 24, 2019
posted by kmkrebs at 12:12 PM on February 24, 2019
oooh. these trees have very deep rabbit holes indeed!
posted by supermedusa at 12:57 PM on February 24, 2019
posted by supermedusa at 12:57 PM on February 24, 2019
Oh, this is cool and lovely! And I look forward to exploring it.
I'm just a tiny bit disappointed, however. I had thought it would be about trees that he sees in his surroundings every day and documenting them across stretched of time, individual trees tracked.
But this is really amazing, and I look forward to digging around in it! Thanks for posting!
posted by hippybear at 1:51 PM on February 24, 2019
I'm just a tiny bit disappointed, however. I had thought it would be about trees that he sees in his surroundings every day and documenting them across stretched of time, individual trees tracked.
But this is really amazing, and I look forward to digging around in it! Thanks for posting!
posted by hippybear at 1:51 PM on February 24, 2019
Neato! Thanks for sharing!
posted by Don.Kinsayder at 1:55 PM on February 24, 2019
posted by Don.Kinsayder at 1:55 PM on February 24, 2019
This is very sweet.
posted by doctornemo at 2:02 PM on February 24, 2019
posted by doctornemo at 2:02 PM on February 24, 2019
Treerific! Happy to see the tree that owns itself (Athens GA) on the front page. There is a contact page where you can give him suggestions for trees. Oh, boy, do I have a few. I'm thinking I'll start with Keffer Oak in VA (from a site listing lots more) and the Indian Signal Tree in OH.
posted by TreeRooster at 2:28 PM on February 24, 2019
posted by TreeRooster at 2:28 PM on February 24, 2019
California (Save the Redwoods League) has support/dedication for trees and groves.
https://www.savetheredwoods.org/donate/dedicate-a-redwood-grove-or-tree/
I worked in parks and saw many ceremonies for those who had passed and had a tree(s) dedicated in their name.
(It became a problem when scavengers started removing/stealing the bronze dedication plaques to recycle--ugh).
Not sure how I feel about the $ required for a dedication though....
posted by CrowGoat at 3:55 PM on February 24, 2019 [1 favorite]
https://www.savetheredwoods.org/donate/dedicate-a-redwood-grove-or-tree/
I worked in parks and saw many ceremonies for those who had passed and had a tree(s) dedicated in their name.
(It became a problem when scavengers started removing/stealing the bronze dedication plaques to recycle--ugh).
Not sure how I feel about the $ required for a dedication though....
posted by CrowGoat at 3:55 PM on February 24, 2019 [1 favorite]
Nominative determinism in action!
posted by chappell, ambrose at 10:46 PM on February 24, 2019 [2 favorites]
posted by chappell, ambrose at 10:46 PM on February 24, 2019 [2 favorites]
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