The short version
Frédéric Back's animated short about a shepherd patiently restoring a barren valley.
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The Man Who Planted Trees
Frédéric Back's animated short about a shepherd patiently restoring a barren valley.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-08
Last seen:2026-08-08
Times seen:1
Website:youtube.com
Why it caught our attention
It is an apt, concrete viewing recommendation for a discussion of persistent individual ecological repair.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-08
“The Man Who Planted Trees”
celias · recommendation
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