HBO’s documentary Trees and Other Entanglements, directed by Irene Taylor, explores the ways human lives are interwoven with trees. One of the featured stories highlights the journey of Brinkman’s founder Dirk Brinkman, tracing his commitment to reforestation back to the 1970s.
Through the film’s diverse narratives, Dirk’s story emerges as a reflection of the enduring power of forests and the people who care for them. His decades of work, weathering storms, economic shifts, and the challenges of pioneering new forestry practices, mirror the resilience and adaptability of old-growth forests themselves. What began as a single seedling in the 1970s has grown into a lifelong commitment to regeneration, innovation, and partnership with communities.
For those interested in watching Trees and Other Entanglements, it is currently available for streaming on Crave / HBO Max.
