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Podcast: This Is Nashville
Episode: Trees and shrubs of Middle Tennessee
Description: But who are these giant beings living among us?  Researchers tell us that trees have an underground network that they use to communicate with each other. So, how is the health of Middle Tennessee’s arboreal ecosystem? Which trees are native to this region? Which species are endangered, and what do we lose if we lose them?
Due to the bustling housing construction industry, tree removal is big business here. But are there enough protections for our oldest and most important trees? Today, we speak with tree experts and tree lovers to learn more about these green giant...