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Tree.fm

Drops you into a field recording from a forest somewhere on earth, tells you which forest, then offers you another.

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How to get the most from it

Tree.fm sits in Ambient Sound under Unwind, filed as a minute.

  • Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
  • It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
  • Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
  • No account needed — you can start without signing up.
  • Go in expecting something calming and beautiful.

About this category: Sound mixers and generators for people who cannot work in silence or in music. Set once, leave open all day.

Good for

  • A one-round break between tasks
  • Winding down when your head is busy
  • Looking at something lovely
  • Killing time on your phone
  • Trying it with zero commitment

Tree.fm: quick answers

Is Tree.fm free?

Yes. Tree.fm is free to use and needs no account.

Do I need an account to use Tree.fm?

No. You can use Tree.fm without signing up for anything.

Does Tree.fm work on a phone?

Yes. Tree.fm works on phones as well as desktop browsers.

Is Tree.fm safe for work?

Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.

How long does Tree.fm take?

We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.

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