Celebrating Plants and the Planet:



Thrilling ideas are growing in the forests. November's links (at
www.zooplantman.com under NEWS/Botanical News) concentrate on inspiration
arising from forests and trees.



· ADHD children were taken for walks in a downtown area, a
residential suburb and finally in a wooded park. Which environment resulted
in a reduction of symptoms and increased concentration?

· Over-harvesting is threatening forest plants while boredom is
threatening imprisoned non-violent offenders. Ecologist Nalini Nadkarni, who
has a history of inspired research, solves both problems with one research
program.

· Can the forest be a compelling visitor experience? It is in London,
where Kew Gardens has built a 200 meter long, 18 meter high canopy walkway
exhibit.

· Other arboreta have offered more modest but still exciting exhibits
on trees. Tree houses!

· There are feel-good results and then there are FEEL-GOOD results! Are
forest products the most effective and cost-effective source of mosquito and
tick repellents?



Also on the website (at www.zooplantman.com under NEWS/Articles) my recent
radio interview on zoo horticulture conducted by Thane Maynard, Director of
the Cincinnati Zoo.(Side note: If you ever questioned whether I am really a
"New Yawker," this recording should make it clear.)



Please share these stories with associates, staff, docents and -- most
importantly -- visitors! Remember, over a hundred other stories can be found
in the archive section of the website.



Some terrific shots of bats and bat-pollinated flowers can be enjoyed, along
with some very fast videos of bats visiting flowers, at
http://www.bio.miami.edu/muchhala/Bat_Flower_Pix.html



Rob





Zoo Horticulture

Consulting & Design

Greening design teams since 1987



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