Discovering Forestry

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Episode 110 - Good Values, Goals, & Mindset as a Student for Life, With Climbing Legend Mark Chisholm Apr 17, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with 3rd generation Arborist Mark Chisholm and discuss many important aspects of the tree world that aren’t always talked about. Mark is the most decorated competitive tree climber (both nationally and internationally), helps with his family-owned tree service, is a spokesperson for STIHL Inc, Teufelberger, Fiber Rope Corporation and Kask Helmets, and developer of treebuzz.com.

Guest: Mark Chisholm: www.portal.treebuzz.com/mark-chisholm

Twitter: @MarkChisholm97

Instagram: Chisholm.Mark

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 109 - Connecting Kids of All Ages To Trees With Professor Pricklethorn Mar 27, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with Canada’s Warren Hoselton and do a deep dive into the history of our industry’s favorite character, Professor Pricklethorn. Listen in as we discuss how Professor Pricklethorn is helping teachers, parents, and children learn the connections between science and everyday life with trees!

Guest: Professor Elwood Pricklethorn: https://www.pricklethorn.com/

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 108 - Teach Them What You Know, Then Let Them Grow Mar 20, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down and get caught up on tree and landscape industry happenings. We discuss some philosophy, motivation, and give shout outs to a few of our female tree friends, and past mentors.

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 107 - A Life of We Over Me, with Trees- and Don’t Burn Bridges… It’s Illegal! With Guest Rich Hauer! Mar 13, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with Rich Hauer, Professor of Urban Forestry at The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. We discuss his career path, tree philosophy, tree mechanics, and how trees can explode! #uwsp #trees #treecare #arborist #education

Guests: Richard Hauer, Professor of Forestry, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point: https://www.uwsp.edu/directory/profile/richard-hauer/

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 106 - That is.. For the Birds… Mar 06, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with climbing arborists Brooke Stemple and Jon Budish to discuss the unique ways they are working in trees. Listen as we discuss how they are helping monitor and help Southeastern Wisconsin’s birds of prey. #audubonsociety

Guests: Wachtel Tree Science’s Arborists Brooke Stemple and Jon Budish:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=klVF5xglZhA

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 105 - Talking Trees With Distinguished Climber Ryan Torcicollo Feb 27, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with SavATree’s Ryan Torcicollo and discuss his career. Listen in as we discuss how he went from rock climbing, to owning and selling his own successful tree service. And now working as SavATree’s Safety and Skills Trainer.

Guest: Ryan Torcicollo, Safety and Climbing Skills Instructor - SavATree

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 104 - Forest Trees and Timber Value with Professional Forester Feb 13, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with Trevor Kubitsky Forester for Michigan State DNR and discuss some tree stand considerations, as it relates to timber value. Listen as we pivot from urban forest tree value, to forest tree value, and discuss some of the differences. And no, you don’t have a million dollar black walnut tree!

Guest: Trevor Kubitsky - Forester For Michigan State Department of Natural Resources

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 103 - Tree Value Conversation Continues with Author Marty Shaw Feb 06, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with Marty Shaw Author and Owner of Green Season Consulting, based out of Franklin, Tennessee. Listen in as we continue the conversation about amenity tree value, some philosophy, and a lot of education!

Guest: Marty Shaw, Author, Artist and Arborist: www.greenseasonconsulting.com

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 102 - Street Tree Appraisal - What’s my tree worth? Jan 23, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down with SavATree’s Senior Consulting Arborist Kay Sicheneder and discuss the financial value of our urban trees. We take a deep dive into some of the variables and considerations involved in determining a tree’s financial value.

Guest: Kay Sicheneder - Senior Consulting Arborist, SavATree, Michigan, USA

Learn more about American Society of Consulting Arborists: www.asca-consultants.org/

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 101 - How trees survive the freezing winters? Jan 09, 2023

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Joe and Korey sit down and discuss why trees don’t explode during freezing weather and winter (normally). Tune in for a better understanding of how many trees pull off this phenomenon of surviving freezing temps, and increase your appreciation for these perennial plants that have adapted for over 250 million years!

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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