BOULDER, Colo. — April 26 marks Arbor Day. People around the world celebrate the holiday by planting trees. The holiday started in Nebraska in 1872. More than 1 million plants were reportedly planted ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with Leo Rosen-Fischer, an expert of recreational tree climbing in the Pacific Northwest and owner Tree Climbing at Silver Falls.

Tree climbing is an indispensable component of forestry work, serving as a vital means to access the canopy. In the Northwest, pine cone collection is one of the primary reasons for tree climbing.