#TreesAreKey – it’s a basic truth. Trees aren’t the only key but they are so important that they deserve better understanding and care. Listen this week as we look back over the last 6 seasons in our final episode. 

Species Spotlight
This week's tree is large, deciduous tree of the prairie that reaches heights of 80 feet or more. Tune in to learn more about bur oak, quercus macrocarpa.

Trees Are Key

Keys to Trees

#TreesAreKey with Paul Johnson helps listeners better understand and care for their trees. Weekly podcasts feature a short lesson and tree of the week, and share upcoming tree-related events around Texas. From planting to pruning, famous to flowering, to soil, sun and shade, and what to do when faced with disaster -- Trees Are Key has you covered.

Paul Johnson is the Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator for Texas A&M Forest Service. Paul is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Board Certified Master Arborist and Municipal Specialist. He is a member of the ISA Board of Directors and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Forestry. His resume includes radio talk show host, newspaper columnist, extension horticulturist, university adjunct instructor and plant health care specialist.
