Discovering Forestry

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Evolution of the Tree (Part 1) - (Episode 80) Aug 01, 2022

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Joe & Korey sit down and discuss the last 700 million years, and how trees evolved from green algae, to what we see and appreciate today! (Don't worry, we skip over a few "less arborist-climactic" 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

Forest Management with Eric Olson (Episode 79) Jul 25, 2022

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Joe & Korey sit down with Eric Olson, Consulting Forester and Owner of Legacy Forest Management, based in Wisconsin. Learn about what is involved with being a procurement forester, managing forests for habitat, recreation, and timber sales. Eric brings his many years of experience and expertise in this conversation about traditional forestry in Wisconsin!

Guest: Eric Olson: https://legacyforestmanagement.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

We’ve Gone Digital with Wes Smith (Episode 78) Jul 18, 2022

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Joe & Korey sit down with Wes Smith, of Tree Service Digital, an online marketing service agency that specializes in the tree and landscape world. At Tree Service Digital, they do things a little different, to help position your tree service above the competition. Listen in, as we discuss some of the key things you should be doing, including: Website, SEO, Google Ads and other modern marketing techniques on the digital platforms!

Guest: Wes Smith - https://treeservicedigital.com/ & https://treeservicedigital.com/free-checklist/

High Altitude Landscaping with Matt Bailey (Episode 77) Jul 11, 2022

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Joe & Korey sit down with Matt Bailey, founder and active owner of Alpine Landscape Service, Winter Park, CO. Alpine Landscape Service are members of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC), the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and Landscape Industry Certified. Learn about how landscaping has evolved, and some of the considerations of encompassing the entire field of landscaping… and most of it above 9 thousand feet in Colorado!

Guest: Matt Bailey - https://alpinelandscapeservice.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

Drones in the Tree World, with guest Dan Staley (Episode 76) Jul 04, 2022

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Joe & Korey sit down with Dane Staley of Arbor Drone and discuss the use of drones in urban and traditional forestry. Learn about the many uses of drones and where the technology is coming from, as well as too many new vocabulary words to remember.

Learn more: www.arbordrone.net

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

Talk Dirt Forestry with Hilary Wells (Episode 75) Jun 27, 2022

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Joe & Korey sit down and discuss dirt forestry with Hilary Wells. Learn about what a 'traditional forester' does on a day-to-day, and see the industry from a different perspective.

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

Silviculture Introduction and Conversation (Episode 74) Jun 20, 2022

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Joe & Korey sit down and discuss silviculture! Learn about what exactly is silviculture, and some of the terms and techniques associated with the 'traditional' forestry industry.

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

A Career In Climbing with Jeff Inman Jun 06, 2022

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Joe & Korey sit down with Jeff Inman the Risk Manager for True Timber Arborists. He is responsible for the safety and training programs and in the field he specializes in technical projects, largely centered around climbing and rigging.

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: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

The Bentley of First Aid with Matt McCarty, North American Rescue May 30, 2022

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Joe & Korey sit down with Matt McCarty, Manufacturer’s Representative for North American Rescue. The products North American Rescue develop have a critical and defined mission... each is an innovative lifesaving solution to the unique challenges that arise during casualty care in difficult to manage situations and environments.

Stay Safe!

Learn more: www.narescue.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: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

TREE Fund: Cultivating Innovation with Jonathan Cain May 23, 2022

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Joe & Korey sit down with Jonathan Cain, the Community Engagement Manager with the TREE Fund. Jonathan has been in the event industry for 15 years and has been with the TREE Fund for a year. The TREE Fund, Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund raises money for tree care, proper tree planting and scholarships.

Tour Des Trees registration ends June 20th!

www.treefund.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: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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