The Forest Farmer | That's Amazing

About one-third of the United States is covered in forests, but in places like Colorado, those forests are in danger. There's fire, pest infestations, and global warming to contend with-fortunately, there's hope. In Nebraska. Yes, at the Charles Bessey Tree Nursery in Halsey, Nebraska, biologist Richard Gilbert is on a mission to preserve and repopulate national forests in the Rockies. When disaster strikes, Gilbert's seasonal labors in raising trees for the repopulating mission go to good use.
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[@briangarrow448]

To all of the hard working staff of the United States Forest Service, this American wants to say thank you for your service to our country. I have spent most of my life living near, and using our national forests. This is what a successful country does- provide healthy ecosystems and beautiful wild lands. Places where every citizen can camp, hike, fish, or work! Kudos to you all!!!

[@cedarwalker9411]

Brian Garrow - Well said Brian.

[@chiragshekhar7404]

This man is a beautiful human. Keep it up, sir.

[@kannorkallingzvorth9809]

I live like 50 miles from there, when I was in elementary school we went on a field trip there and we all got to keep a sapling.

[@Emma-zs2zu]

Kannör Kallingzvörth how big is it now?

[@ilhamonytube]

Were you adorable then?

[@Tandiamonds]

Maxircus What a strange person you've grown into.

[@somerandomguy7458]

@@ilhamonytube wtf

[@mayhem0kong]

We need more people like him in every country

[@Snofzig]

I hope that more people like this man will continue to save the world in the future. These are the people our world needs.

[@mdempsey7128]

My first job was on a tree farm. The most rewarding experience I ever had.

[@GodlessMartyr666]

Talk about a green thumb, guy is literally growing entire forests remotely

[@stardown6271]

It makes me happy to know places like this exist

[@sieramonlacambra8512]

I just wish my country(Phils.) has a truly 'functional' and dedicated institution like that.

[@boldstar69]

UPLB has one close to that, well not as close as in terms of tree production, but the IRRI is pretty good along with the forestry program.

[@reuski8946]

LagiNaLangAko23 I agree. I think we need more scientists and we need to fund researches to improve our country.

[@neetynayd2859]

Reuben Mistas ... there are many scientist outta there... it is just the budget is not there at all....

[@neetynayd2859]

We really need one facility like this right now....

[@misterbogs]

Foresters here in the Philippines tend to be underemployed, overworked and underpaid. There's a reason why they tend to seek work overseas, lack of opportunities.

[@ridataimur3374]

If only there were more dedicated people like him on this planet #respect

[@camed3881]

Who else gets pissed about the fact of how good this channel is and how little attention it gets? Literally it is so active with posting and every video is excellent...keep up the good work

[@joeyisreading]

Now this is something I don't mind my tax dollars going to.

[@p.evrenk.2020]

i love you random person

[@invinoveritas6859]

This my friend is what HEROISM is ! Considering the lives saved,both man and animals big and small.All counts on your trees and the importance of your work R.G.

[@kestrels.9189]

Anyone else get goosebumps and teary at the number of trees they produce? I'm so grateful.

[@cedarwalker9411]

Wonderful story. It is crucial to plant more trees on this planet.

[@amgmeister5049]

It's really good to see this channel grow, I've been here since 40k subs

[@wfparrish3]

Laura and I went camping at the nursery campground in summer of 2010. Even though it was raining in the afternoons, we had an great time exploring the variety of plants they grew at the fields. They also have nature trails.

[@tanakakokilovad1594]

Richard qilbert is a true hero 🌱. He planting trees🌱 to save our planet 🌱🌎🌱🌏🌱🌍🌱🌿🍃🌳🌲. Planting trees🌱🌱🌱 🌿🍃🌲🌳. Save our lives 🌱🌍🌏🌎🌱🍃🌿🌳🌲

[@Elientjuh0303]

I would've liked to see his house

[@user-hm9mj1hc3j]

Great Big Story is simply the best

[@SithSereyPheap1]

Have you any idea the good deeds you've done for the entire humanity Gilbert ? God bless the man and woman who put you on planet earth.Keep it green dog !!!

[@ANEWCreationLimited]

Amazing. What a great mission. And how cool to be seeing so many new trees starting life under your care.

[@bushidotestu1997]

We need more nurseries like this in general

[@noviantinsageri4838]

We need more people like you..

[@mr.biggelsworth4997]

Why is there not one of these facilities in every bio-region? They are job creators, from seed to sale and beyond. Value these people, their hard work and dedication is commendable. PLANT MORE TREES

[@SithSereyPheap1]

I,myself is a nature worshipper.I've done all kinds of work in the past,but growing fruit trees brought me the greatest joy of all....

[@unaanguila]

Thanks for sharing! It's marvelous that this profession exist, and that there are people who love doing it.

[@mohanmenon7411]

He seems like the nicest dude. The nicest dude...

[@rontropics26]

Wow! Now I want to see his house.

[@idabluebird6096]

God bless you... its an honourable work..

[@panic4620]

When I was in the Boy Scouts, we all got to go here and camp ouy just a little while away from here, I'd like to thank you for the experience!

[@KhanhTheLearner]

OMG the work this man do is priceless O.o!!! I really wanna learn more about his current job and see if I can adapt some of his knowledge to reverse deforestation in Vietnam as well.

[@caioatila669]

Amazing, thanks for the video!!

[@WearyTraveler_]

This is a man that loves his job

[@GuppyPal]

This video deserves a million views. You guys are awesome.

[@bijaytandukar3044]

God bless you!!! you are doing great work!!!

[@brandonvilla2420]

Brazil needs to learn

[@jaimejared4239]

Thank you for the content!

[@hamadbakheet815]

a 2nd part for this video should be in his house , the man did invited you to his house , it'll be interesting to see what kind of trees he has , please !

[@machinelearning171]

Love you man, wonderful job

[@ilhamonytube]

If I was mother earth, Richard is one of my favorite children.

[@UlisesJaralillo]

great big stories, fuck yeah!

[@NhungNguyen-lm9qh]

acctually, this chanel is the best on youtube.. so crazy good every video.

[@cesarzacura8465]

Great channel and a great report.

[@heenanaz953]

My countrymen needs to see and learn from this.

[@drewlo264]

a world saver

[@jimmysgameclips]

That job looks so cool, and is such cool work

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

Please film his home garden.

[@mtpatel90skid]

Legend...

[@juliannemarie9521]

You know if the issue is actually important to the people this would get more views. It deserves to be known more.

[@sassasdfghjkl]

I would love to have a job like this. Really making a difference.

[@joziejewelz]

love this

[@idevoru]

Sometimes i just wanna put down everything and start a farm. It will be so satisfying to watch your produces grow instead of studying boring books

[@scorpioninpink]

CAPT. PHAMSA I did that. Best decision of my life but it is pretty hardwork at first.

[@idevoru]

scorpioninpink its almost impossible to do it here...

[@miguelgil7266]

This channel shits on buzzfeed.

[@camree2408]

Buzzfeed is shit.

[@ISenjaya71]

Miguel Gil Don't compare this channel to Buzzfeed. It's like comparing a jet fighter to a paper airplane. They're not on the same level.

[@johnnyappleseed4279]

Miguel Gil it's a shame, too. Buzzfeed used to be a pretty cool channel, but then they gained traction and direction and now they're a piece of shit.

[@JakariaYT]

This channel has so much class, it wont even wipe it's ass with Buzzfeed.

[@FidaAifiya]

buzzfeed is a speck of youtube dust compared to this channel.

[@xiii7705]

"but, there is hope." :)

[@juliejay5436]

Amazing job by amazing people.

[@MJ-ib7iq]

Love it!!

[@EdinAibak]

This such a wonderful job you guys are doing.. India need to learn much... God bless you.

[@puixel]

Now i want to see that house full of plants!

[@Fixajo]

I wanna see his house soo baaad!!

[@applejoos1255]

Wow 😄

[@mohammadshamsulhoque8833]

Such a Great Story

[@MaxMakerChannel]

I always thought that trees grow on trees.

[@jeffkingofearth]

This man is so cool !

[@astasna]

We want to see the house now !

[@ChukwubuDike]

This is super amazing.

[@wdyt2121]

Oh my God, this is really a dream work :)

[@prameswara1123]

i love plants too

[@anjusagar4256]

The best job!

[@guidedprismg.e.w.p5673]

Even if people don't believe in global warming you can't deny that investing in the development of electric cars and solar power isn't good

[@lebar173]

He's awesome

[@ayanoaishi2670]

this needs channel to be a TV channel

[@pllel8815]

its sad to see the high-quality of these videos with little views ;-;

[@HotaruKara]

My country, Romania, really needs something like this. A lot of illegal deforestation there.

[@JimGamingTV]

We've found a real life Lorax

[@DeRien8]

this man is who I want to be

[@poopscoop698]

Yaaaasss nabraska baby!

[@poopscoop698]

P.s. I've been to that field trip

[@kkg9299]

You guys r d bomb!!.,

[@donnawalker3910]

❤️

[@nishanthsomashekar676]

for those who disliked the video, get a LIFE

[@FidaAifiya]

LIFE like the magazine or LIFE like the thing that I've been doing for 19 years, 2 months, 11 days, 9 hours, and 59 minutes?

[@DC9848]

Absolutely great work, please replace plastic packing with paper based one

[@Kevinrhoe]

I wanna see his house!

[@namo1883]

fucking huge respect for him

[@FelixCulpa333]

I'm starting to think dislikes for purely good videos like this are mistakes

[@easilydistracted5192]

You didn't drive by his house, you...

[@dalicloud9]

Glad that we have people who help support and preserve our national treasures, however, i wonder how much of this project, if any at all, is providing replacement seedlings for land that was sold to logging companies for clearing. It is a federal program and if i know one thing about the government, it's that they like to take secure a return on their "investment".

[@darealberrygarcia]

was that his house at the end?

[@Swansen03]

seeing the title, i was thinking "ha, a vdeo about permaculture?!?" nope.. lol, still cool video thuogh

[@FidaAifiya]

can you guys drive to his house and show us what's there?

[@EJRoy]

i cant believe you guys didn't drive by his house in the video

[@Zzeo7]

Not all heroes wear capes,

[@nickkk420]

Original upload!!!!

[@themomoguevarrashow]

i want this man's job...

[@chrisgoncalves3533]

I would like to be in this field - electrical engineer

[@rchertberndo5734]

Aside from the problems mentioned, is illegal logging also a problem there? sorry for poor english

[@c-breezy8159]

They literally do this every day in the southeast US with all the Resource Management Companies.....

[@Alternatives_Universum]

The crucial question is which species is it and what is the species composition. I hope it´s only native plants.

[@weRbananas]

Are they developing disease resistant varieties there?

[@jonathannguyen8639]

*Outlives the trees*

[@cthesavage]

He looks a little bit like Steve zahn