Just Trees Official Blog
In a world where skyscrapers and concrete buildings take up most of the spaces that we live in, could forest bathing be the therapy session that we really need? The author of the non-fiction novel “Forest Bathing: How Trees Can…
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For many nine year-olds the future of the world might not be one of their most prominent concerns. Felix Finkbeiner, however, is the exception. This now twenty year-old, originally concerned with the livelihood of his favourite animal, the polar bear,…
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You’ve already met our staff member, Beven Ndemera, our fellow tree loving Assistant Nursery Manager from Zimbabwe. But we have so many more talented and passionate members of our team working tirelessly on the Just Trees farm who deserve some time…
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In South Africa, both us and our landscapes are up against a wide range of climates and environmental factors. One such factor that is tough for any to avoid is that of wind. In fact, South Africa is so windy…
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This year marks a decade since the death of the incredible Masanobu Fukuoka (1913-2008), the Japanese farmer and philosopher, most known for his 1975 book The One-Straw Revolution. Fukuoka pioneered the concept of “natural farming” or “do-nothing farming”, a philosophy…
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We thought it was high time that our readers get to meet the incredible team here at Just Trees. So once a month we’ll be featuring a different staff member and this month we start with Beven Ndemera! 32 year…
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You may have noticed on our social media platforms some information regarding the ways in which planting certain trees in specific places will not only transform a landscape, but also make significant impacts on buildings and the people who live…
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Written by Ephrat Livni. Originally published on Quartz. — I’m in a redwood forest in Santa Cruz, California, taking dictation for the trees outside my cabin. They speak constantly, even if quietly, communicating above- and underground using sound, scents, signals,…
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We caught up with Mark Hattie, this year’s recipient of the Just Trees Scholarship through ILASA, to find out a little bit more about this aspiring landscape architect! Maybe you could start with telling us a bit about yourself: where…
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I’m not sure I know anyone who actively dislikes Judi Dench and it’s no surprise, she’s a brilliant actress, charming, classy and as it turns out, a tree-lover too! Perhaps you saw a trending video on your newsfeed of the…
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