The Stumpisode: The Wild World of Tree Stumps!

<p>As dead as they seem, tree stumps are hubs of life and relationships. From stumps to snags, deadwood provides habitat for rodents, falcons, insects, and even humans! Stumps hold together the forest floor, give hunting perches to birds of prey in flatlands, prevent erosion and the encroachment of invasive species, usher in sunlight, provide nutrients, can be wells of renewable fuel, and hold onto stories human beings might have forgotten. Without these ghosts of trees past, nothing would be the same. Scottish author, artist and lover of tree stumps, <a href="https://passingplace.com/home.html">Dr. Amanda Thomson</a>, leads host Lulu Miller on a “tour de stumps,” a journey across space and time to learn about some of the most magical stumps on the planet. We learn  how these overlooked dead things actually sustain the living.</p><p>For more, check out:</p><ul><li>Bob Dolgan’s documentary about Tyler Funk and “<a href="https://www.turnstoneimpact.com/the-magic-stump.html">The Magic Stu...