When does a tree that seems to be able to provide so much good become a tree that is reviled for causing so much harm? Today’s subject is the beach sheoak (Casuarina equisetifolia) a tree that is loved and loathed by many, including the Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) of Keewaydin Island, where some well-meaning locals caused harm to the local sea turtle population in an effort to stay the gulf winds. <a href="https://arbortrarypod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Completely Arbortrary</a> is produced and hosted by <a href="https://caseyclapp.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Casey Clapp</a> and <a href="https://alexcrowson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alex Crowson</a> Support the pod and become a&nbsp;<a href="http://arbortrarypod.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Treemium Member</a>Follow along on <a href="https://instagram.com/arbortrarypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Find Arbortrary merch on our <a href="https://arbortrarypod.com/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">store</a>Find additional reading on our <a href="http://arbortrarypod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> Cover art by Jillian BartholdMusic by Aves and The Mini-VandalsSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Loneliest Tree (Sahara Cypress)

Tree advocate Casey Clapp and his tree-curious friend Alex Crowson bring you a podcast about trees and other related topics. History, culture, art, religion, science... trees affect and are affected by everything. Join Casey and Alex on their silly and educational journey to prove it.