Discovering Forestry

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Episode 120 - Urban Planning and Leadership with Davey’s Dana Karcher Jul 17, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with Dana Karcher, Project Developer at Davey Resource Group, and discuss a career of leadership in the tree industry. Listen as we discuss Dana’s outlook on the value of trees, and how we can do better to plan and manage our urban forests. Dana also shares some great advice on how to be successful in your career with trees!

Guest: Dana Karcher, Colorado, USA: Davey Resource Group: www.davey.com/davey-resource-group/

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us to discuss to discoveringforestry@gmail.com

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Episode 119 – Complete Ecosystems In Trees with Joe Kaplan Jul 10, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with Joe Kaplan, director of Common Coast Research & Conservation. Kaplan gives some insight into the amount of diversity within a tree, some suggestions for diversifying our landscapes, and using a native plant pallet! Listen in as we dive into Kaplan’s career and perspective on how everything is related in the landscape.

Guest: Joe Kaplan, Michigan, USA: https://www.commoncoast.org/

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us to discuss to discoveringforestry@gmail.com

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Episode 118 - Wood You Care to Wet Your Whistle?! Jun 19, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down, after a few adult beverages, and discuss the many ways trees and wood products are used in the beverages we enjoy? Do a deep dive and let us know what we forgot… or never remembered, about how your favorite beverage is crafted using trees!

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us to discuss to discoveringforestry@gmail.com

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Episode 117 - Building Spray Rigs to Help Customers Save Trees with Scott Hosie Jun 12, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with Scott Hosie, the owner of Professional Tree and Turf Equipment, Arvada, Colorado. Listen in as we discuss some of the intricacies and considerations in the world of tree and turf spraying. You will be impressed at some of the fabricating and manufacturing that goes into making a good rig, and you do not have to settle for a ‘one size fits all’ approach!

Additional Information: https://protreeturf.com/

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us to discuss to discoveringforestry@gmail.com

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Episode 116 - Tree Care for Birds, and Other Wildlife too Jun 05, 2023

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Korey sits down with Kara Donohue and Ryan Gilpin from Tree Care For Birds. Tree Care For Birds is an organization full of arborists, wildlife biologists, ornithologists, and wildlife enthusiasts promoting best management practices to reduce the negative impact of tree care for birds and other wildlife, through training and education. Listen in as we discuss some of the considerations and observations not yet covered on the show!

Additional Information: https://treecareforbirds.com/ & www.audubon.org/

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us to discuss to discoveringforestry@gmail.com

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Episode 115 - Proper Care for Fruit Trees - Advice From A Pro! May 29, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with arborist Dan Streiff, from Washington and talk about caring for fruit trees. Listen in as we discuss some of the techniques managing trees for fruit production, and how those techniques will change between species. And don’t prune your fruit trees in the summer!

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us to discuss to discoveringforestry@gmail.com

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Episode 114 - Spring Thoughts and Considerations May 22, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down for a conversation with spring in-the-air. This is an exciting time of year, to get out there and save (or slay) trees! Listen as we discuss some ideas around plant health care, climbing, and salesmanship, and seasonal fun.

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us to discuss to discoveringforestry@gmail.com

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Episode 113 - Tapping Into The Science of Maple Syrup May 08, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down for a morning conversation, about a breakfast staple for many, maple syrup. Listen as we discuss the process, observations, and latest science behind the age old tradition of tapping maple trees. Learn something new today, and earn a greater appreciation for a delicious “All Natural, Organic, Free Range, Gluten Free” treat from the forest!

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discoveringforestry@gmail.com.

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Episode 112 - “Climbing With a Purpose, to Crystalize a Mission” with Canopy Watch's David Anderson May 03, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with Ph.D. Ornithologist David Anderson. David is the Founder and Executive Director of Canopy Watch, a 501(c)(3) aimed at guiding people into trees to empower personal and scientific discovery on a way to a better world - one climb at a time!

Guest: David Anderson, Boise, Idaho, USA

www.canopywatch.com/home/donate/ and www.youtu.be/fVGOjdQ47RM

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discoveringforestry@gmail.com.

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Episode 111 - Finding Joy in Helping Others and Improving Lives with Mark Malmstrom Apr 24, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with accomplished Certified Arborist Mark Malmstrom and discuss a lifetime of living in the ‘tree state of mind.’ Mark has worked his way up in the industry, learning and competing in climbing competitions, building/managing/selling his own business, and continues to inspire future tree professionals. Listen as Mark does a deep dive into his theory and process of raising the bar, and encouraging the next generation of tree care professionals!

Guest: Mark Malmstrom, Utah, USA

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discoveringforestry@gmail.com.

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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