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Slowing down climate change, one cloned tree at a time

Huron-Manistee National Forest
Photo courtesy of Joseph O'Brien, USDA Forest Service
A stand of red pine trees in the Huron-Manistee National Forest.

David Milarch co-founded Archangel Ancient Tree Archive in 2008. 

His vision?

To spread the genetics of the world's remaining ancient forests. His work attracted the attention of journalist and science writer Jim Robbins, and the result was the book The Man Who Planted Trees: Lost Groves, Champion Trees and an Urgent Plan to Save the Planet.

To listen to the interview, click the link above.

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