lutruwita / Tasmania is home to the tallest flowering trees in the world, growing in her vast but diminishing old growth forests. Dr Jen Sanger shares her love of these places and tells us about their enormous capability to capture and store carbon. We hear some mind blowing figures, discuss exciting alternatives and delve into the murky world of bias in science.
Jen environmental scientist, tree climber, activist and science communicator. She has a PhD in epiphytic plants, co-runs The Tree Projects, a not-for profit that raises awareness about the value of trees and she is also a member of the independent science council of Tasmania and the Tasmania Climate Collective. Jen is also an artist and her political stickers have branded the bumpers of thousands of cars across Tasmania. Of the many cool things we could have talked to Jen about, our interview focuses on her recent research into the carbon emissions produced by the Tasmanian native forestry industry. We couldn’t have picked a more badass woman for our first interview and we hope you enjoy it.
Tasmania's Forest Carbon: From Emissions Disaster to Climate Solution