John Duvall grew up on Long Island, NY where he started work as a tree climber during his school years. Here he developed his passion for trees, which turned into a lifelong vocation. Working two careers, he was an arborist as well as documentary soundman, recording stories on farming, forestry, public parks, land use and a variety of environmental topics for the BBC, PBS, HBO, and other television networks. In 2009, he wrote an op-ed for theNew York Times about the Christmas Tree tradition. He's currently advising for a tree farm in Jamesport Long Island.

Books by John Duvall

The Great Spruce

Written by John Duvall and illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon - Children's 5-9, Picture