Understory | Can Ancient Wisdom Save the Forests?

Forests are in trouble, but could ancient wisdom be the answer to saving our trees?

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Understory | Can Ancient Wisdom Save the Forests? America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Premiered October 19, 2023

Forests are in trouble from climate change and being harvested faster than we can replenish them. But
an indigenous community in Wisconsin is setting an example for a better way and traditional knowledge
could be the answer to saving our trees.

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About the Program

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

AMERICA OUTDOORS with BARATUNDE THURSTON returns with a brand-new season as the best-selling writer, podcaster and comedian travels the country to uncover our complex relationship with the outdoors. From biologists saving snapping turtles to BIPOC mountain bikers, Baratunde meets a fascinating cast of characters with one thing in common: a passion for being outside.