Francis Hallé: The Poet of Tropical Forests and Champion of Primary Forests

Francis Hallé, a renowned French botanist and biologist, known for his expertise in tropical rainforests and tree architecture.

Whimsical Flora Sketches April 15, 1938 Today is the birthday of the French botanist, biologist, and conservationist Francis Hallé. Francis has spent over forty years studying the ecology of tropical forests and the architecture of their trees. These scientific areas of study have shaped how Francis views not only trees and forests but also our…

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A Voice for Nature: Sir David Attenborough’s Earthly Symphony

Sir David Attenborough c.. 2015

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. May 8, 1926 On this day, the world welcomed a true champion of nature, Sir David Frederick Attenborough, born in a quaint suburb of London, England. Little did anyone know that this babe…

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