Title: Tree-Care Company Founder Advocates for Preserving Dead and Dying Trees
In a world where cutting down trees is a common practice, Basil Camu, the founder of Leaf & Limb tree-care company in Raleigh, N.C., is taking a different approach. He believes in letting dead and dying trees stand, emphasizing their importance in supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Camu’s unconventional approach challenges the traditional mindset of tree removal and advocates for letting nature take its course. He believes that when a tree dies, it enters into a new phase of life, becoming a vital part of a diverse ecosystem.
His philosophy is outlined in his new book, “From Wasteland to Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape,” which promotes the idea of managing trees throughout their lifetimes and allowing them to naturally decompose and return organic matter to the soil.
Camu’s approach has garnered praise from experts in the field, including Douglas Tallamy, a professor at the University of Delaware, who commended Camu for his dedication to promoting biodiversity and ecosystem function.
By advocating for the preservation of dead and dying trees, Camu hopes to inspire others to appreciate the beauty and importance of these often overlooked elements of the natural world. His work with living trees, structural pruning, and annual inspections also plays a crucial role in supporting healthy ecosystems.
As Camu continues his mission to promote tree preservation and biodiversity, he hopes to inspire others to join him in living harmoniously with nature and appreciating the beauty and diversity it has to offer.
