Discovering Forestry

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Fall Fun Facts Oct 06, 2021

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Pumpkin Picking, Hayrides, Oktoberfest & Football…Fall Is Thriving!

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss different Fall facts, focusing on why do trees change color?

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

Can Trees & Turf Survive Together? With Kevin Lewis Sep 27, 2021

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Joe & Korey sit down and talk with Kevin Lewis on all things turf! Kevin has over 20 years experience in the golf industry, was an Agronomic Technical Specialist with John Deere Landscapes and is currently the Commercial Golf, Sports Turf & Nursery Markets Technical Manager for Arborjet.

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

Little Trees Need Hugs Too with Jon “Stumpy” Steigerwaldt Sep 20, 2021

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Joe and Korey sit down with Jon Steigerwaldt, the Forest Conservation Director at the Ruffed Grouse Society. They discuss how Jon has forestry in his DNA with forestry being a family tradition. His Grandfather was a Staff Forester during World War II and then founded a Forestry Consulting business. They dive into Jon’s career path in forestry and what he is doing now with the Ruffed Grouse Society. Focusing on the forest species, Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock who need young forests as part of their ecology.

https://ruffedgrousesociety.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

Just Do It Better Sep 13, 2021

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Joe & Korey sit down and chat about what has been happening, gypsy moth trials, winter pruning, upcoming spring opportunities and the preparation with shows and presentations. They also dive into some arboriculture related history.

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

Fall Is Coming... Sep 06, 2021

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Joe & Korey touch base on what they have been up to and discuss Korey's accomplishment with his bike tour with the Tour Des Trees. Everyone in the Green Industry has been grinding since buds were popping, so make sure to take a breather and take inventory before Fall!

Want to donate to Korey’s Tour Des Trees Fundraising Page?

https://tour-des-trees-2021.blackbaud-sites.com/fundraising/koreys-tour-des-trees-fundraising-page

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

How To Be Valuable with Erick Palacios Aug 30, 2021

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Joe had a chance to chat with a long time friend, Erick Palacioshis. They discuss Erick's path from trees to utility, and how he started his own company the International Arborist Institute.

Learn more about the International Arborist Institute.

@iaitraining

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

Industry & Ethics with Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University Aug 24, 2021

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Joe & Korey had an opportunity to sit down with Lindsey Purcell, Urban Forestry Extension Specialist at Purdue University and Executive Director of the Indiana Chapter of ISA. Lindsey’s passion is moving people in the industry to the next level with their early careers, being a certified arborist and what their duties entail to become stewards of the environment.

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

Talking Climbing Gear with Rudy Rutemiller, Petzl Aug 16, 2021

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Korey had a chance to sit down with Rudy Rutemiller the Regional Sales Manager for Petzl as well as a Certified Arborist. They discuss Rudy’s Arboriculture path from dragging brush, climbing trees, and PHC to now the Regional Sales Manager for the East Coast with Petzl. They dive into different climbing gear that Petzl has to offer and the different benefits.

About Petzl:

For 50 years, Petzl has been built around four pillars, four fundamental values that motivate every decision we make: remaining a stable family business, encouraging innovation to imagine the best solutions, insisting on industrial excellence with the goal of zero defects, and remaining engaged with our communities by providing global best practices. Petzl is committed to quality and innovation within tree care with well known products such as the ZIGZAG mechanical prussik, SEQUOIA line of saddles, and VERTEX lightweight helmets. For more information visit Petzl.com

Get it touch with Rudy

LinkedIn
rrutemiller@petzl.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

Getting Into Plant Health Care Aug 09, 2021

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Joe & Korey discuss how to be prepared and what to think about for getting involved in Plant Health Care. Understanding anatomy, physiology, how a tree lives and dies is paramount to beginning a great plant health company.

Tree Diagnostic Checklist Episode

Book Recommendation: How Trees Die by Jeff Gillman

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

Mother Nature keeps us on our toes! Aug 02, 2021

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Joe and Korey live on two sides of the country and their summers shape up a little differently depending on what they see with pests and diseases and how the weather impacts that. There has been 15 inches of rain in July for the east side of the country and the west is dealing with drought and wildfires.

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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