In celebration of Florida Arbor Day, enjoy a conversation with environmental expert Charles Reith, PhD, as he describes the theory and planting strategy behind the high-performance microforests that have been planted in Manatee and Sarasota Counties as fast-growing agents of increased resilience. Dr. Reith will also speak to his experiences while a professor at Tulane University understanding the important role of trees during Hurricane Katrina as agents of protection against the ravages of tropical storms.