robertsandtrees - introducing Mark Roberts

I'm Mark and I quite like trees.

I like trees because they are amazing structures; they self-optimize, they are literally tuned into their environment and after existing for 350 million years they have to be called ‘survivors’. Specifically, I’m interested in urban trees. Urban trees are the true survivors – unless they die… then they are dead, which does hinder their survival somewhat.

I have other interests too; bicycles, beer, my wife, my children, travel, life, passionate people – not necessarily in that order. I plan to write about trees, in a mini-rant / blog type format. The majority of the content will be based in science, real science or at least on the spectrum of real science. I believe that knowledge should be gained and shared. Enjoy.

Oh, and about the picture – I didn’t have a recent photo of myself. Yes I could have taken one, but sometimes the camera lies.