The
Tree Listening
Project

With Alex Metcalf

treelistening

Discover the secret sound of trees

The Tree Listening Project is a groundbreaking environmental educational installation, which reveals the inner workings of a tree.

 

Using advanced acoustic technology, we are able to amplify the natural sounds of trees. Join us as we listen to these hidden noises and discover what happens behind the bark.

 

What is tree listening?

Tree listening is an interactive exploration of one of nature’s most precious creations.

 

Using highly sensitive microphones, we are discovering new information about trees. Be amazed as you hear the deep rumbling of a tree’s vibrations and quiet popping sounds as water passes through the cells of the xylem.

 

This water movement is key to a tree’s survival – its very life source.

sound-of-trees

Why is tree listening important?

Tree listening is a powerful tool for education, conservation, and connecting with nature.

Our purpose is to inspire more people to develop an interest in trees, whilst providing them with a fun and unique experience.

Trees are key to human survival and to the planet as a whole. The more we know about them, the better it is for everyone.

Tree listening exhibitions

Tree listening is an exciting educational experience that combines science and art, aims to engage the public of all ages with what happens inside a tree.

We host a range of mobile tree listening exhibitions over the UK and beyond. We also have a permanent installation in the Natural History Museum in LA.

As featured on:

 

BBC One: Judi Dench: My Passion For Trees
BBC One: Green Planet (Sound Recording Only)
BBC One: CountryFile
BBC Two: Autumnwatch
itv : Love Your Weekend
BBC One: BBC Breakfast
BBC Radio 2: Chris Evans Breakfast Show
BBC Radio 4
The Guardian
The Times
The Observer

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