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Discovering Forestry

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The industry’s only podcast focused on all things tree and landscape. Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy combine over 60 years of industry knowledge and experience and will discuss some of the trends, concerns, and opportunities in the fields of forestry and arboriculture.
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Episode 103 - Tree Value Conversation Continues with Author Marty Shaw

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Episode 114 - Spring Thoughts and Considerations  
May 22, 202330:13
Episode 113 - Tapping Into The Science of Maple Syrup 
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Episode 112 - “Climbing With a Purpose, to Crystalize a Mission” with Canopy Watch's David Anderson
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 Episode 111 - Finding Joy in Helping Others and Improving Lives with Mark Malmstrom
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Episode 110 - Good Values, Goals, & Mindset as a Student for Life, With Climbing Legend Mark Chisholm 
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Episode 109 - Connecting Kids of All Ages To Trees With Professor Pricklethorn
Mar 27, 202329:03
Episode 108 - Teach Them What You Know, Then Let Them Grow
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Episode 107 - A Life of We Over Me, with Trees- and Don’t Burn Bridges… It’s Illegal! With Guest Rich Hauer!
Mar 13, 202331:03
Episode 106 - That is.. For the Birds…
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Episode 104 - Forest Trees and Timber Value with Professional Forester
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Episode 103 - Tree Value Conversation Continues with Author Marty Shaw

Episode 103 - Tree Value Conversation Continues with Author Marty Shaw

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

Feb 06, 202330:08
Episode 102 - Street Tree Appraisal - What’s my tree worth?
Jan 23, 202330:17
Episode 101 - How trees survive the freezing winters?
Jan 09, 202330:05
ISA Celebrating 100 Years on our 100th Podcast Episode
Jan 02, 202330:48
Chlorophyll Conversations and Arborist School in Oregon (Episode 99)

Chlorophyll Conversations and Arborist School in Oregon (Episode 99)

Joe and Korey sit down with guest Jim Wentworth-Plato, professor at Clackamas Community College in Oregon. We discuss passion for trees, the next generation of tree and landscape professionals, and the amazing opportunities that exist for all tree peeps!

Guest: Jim Wentworth-Plato: https://www.clackamas.edu

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

Dec 19, 202232:39
O Christmas Trees! (Episode 98)
Dec 12, 202231:24
Invest In Yourself, with Upward Training (Episode 97)
Dec 05, 202226:36
A Life of Learning & Doing Better (Episode 96)
Nov 28, 202225:51
Taking on Big Arb, with Tree First Arboriculture! (Episode 95)
Nov 21, 202231:02
Tree People Grafted Together, with Gratitude! (Episode 94)
Nov 14, 202227:37
To Tree, or Not To Tree - Important Projects to Protect Our Canopy & Climate with Guest Lance Davisson (Episode 93)
Nov 07, 202224:50
Trees in The Golf Course Turf, with Jay Goughnour (Episode 92)
Oct 24, 202228:60
Van Yahres Tree Company, since 1919! (Episode 91)
Oct 17, 202234:30
Climbing Trees is a Lifestyle (Episode 90)

Climbing Trees is a Lifestyle (Episode 90)

Joe and Korey sit down with competitive climbing arborist Aneesa Winn and discuss her amazing career, accomplishments, and inspirational perspective on climbing trees. Listen in as we talk about climbing competitions, women in trees, and the life of an international contract climber!

Guest: Aneesa Winn: TheTreeChic@gmail.com & IG @thetreechic

Aneesa is an ambassador for Courant Vertical Living: https://vertical-living.mycourant.com/en

If you would like to participate in or support the WCISA WIA (Western Chapter ISA Women in Arboriculture) annual workshop visit -  https://wcisa-wia.org/support/

If you're interested in learning more about the work done by Sybil Gotsch and Nalini Nadkarni you can visit their websites at http://www.sybilgotsch.com/ and https://nalininadkarni.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

Oct 11, 202226:52
Move Up, Move Over, but Don’t Move Out! (Episode 89)
Oct 03, 202231:29
Industry and Podcast Update (Episode 88)
Sep 26, 202226:09
Stay Out of Trouble, and In Trees! (Episode 87)
Sep 19, 202229:26
Got Stumps?! (Episode 86)
Sep 12, 202229:01
The Future of Tree & Forest Health Care (Episode 85)
Sep 05, 202229:35
Beast Coast Tree and Me? (Episode 84)
Aug 29, 202228:18
What’s Different with Trees on the West Coast? (Episode 83)
Aug 22, 202232:38
Are You Properly Insured? (Episode 82)
Aug 15, 202226:37
Evolution of the Tree - Chemistry for Trees (Part 2) (Episode 81)
Aug 08, 202230:09
Evolution of the Tree (Part 1) - (Episode 80)
Aug 01, 202226:11
Forest Management with Eric Olson (Episode 79)
Jul 25, 202231:05
We’ve Gone Digital with Wes Smith (Episode 78)
Jul 18, 202231:26
High Altitude Landscaping with Matt Bailey (Episode 77)
Jul 11, 202229:57
Drones in the Tree World, with guest Dan Staley (Episode 76)
Jul 04, 202233:14
Talk Dirt Forestry with Hilary Wells (Episode 75)
Jun 27, 202226:37
Silviculture Introduction and Conversation (Episode 74)
Jun 20, 202229:46
A Career In Climbing with Jeff Inman
Jun 06, 202231:48
The Bentley of First Aid with Matt McCarty, North American Rescue
May 30, 202226:22
TREE Fund: Cultivating Innovation with Jonathan Cain
May 23, 202228:12
The Municipal Arborist Podcast with host Joe Hansen

The Municipal Arborist Podcast with host Joe Hansen

Joe & Korey sit down with Joe Hansen the host and founder of The Municipal Arborist Podcast. They discuss how the The Municipal Arborist Podcast started and how Joe got into the industry.

Check out The Municipal Arborist Podcast!


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

May 16, 202231:56
Consulting in the Green Industry with Dana Davis, Green Point Consulting

Consulting in the Green Industry with Dana Davis, Green Point Consulting

Joe & Korey sit down with Dana Davis who is the Senior Consultant and owner with Green Point Consulting. He brings over 30 years of green industry experience in sales, account management, and operations with national corporations and regional firms focused on lawn care, and plant health care.

https://www.greenpointconsultant.com/

Book recommendation: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable


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

May 02, 202228:38
Seeing The Industry Differently with Corey Parshall of Parshall Tree Care Experts
Apr 25, 202229:25
Advancing Tree Care Businesses with Bob Longo, TCIA
Apr 18, 202227:53
Find Your Niche
Apr 11, 202226:56
Crane Safety with Hans Tielmann from NJ Crane Expert
Apr 04, 202228:09
Managing Forests in The Future with Peter Evers
Mar 28, 202227:08
Spring Into Action & Get Involved
Mar 21, 202229:44
Trees in Movies
Mar 14, 202221:37
Spring Is In The Air
Mar 07, 202226:25
Proactive Safety with Dr. Sherif El-Alayli
Feb 28, 202230:13
More Competitors with Patrick O’Meara
Feb 21, 202231:07
The Day of Love
Feb 14, 202222:23
Humble Beginnings Turned Into A Family Business with Tom Deering

Humble Beginnings Turned Into A Family Business with Tom Deering

Joe sits down with friend Tom Deering of Deering Tree Service. They discuss how and why Tom got into the business and how it turned into a successful family owned business. 

Check out Deering Tree Service


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

Feb 07, 202228:08
The Value of PR with Kelly Rostad

The Value of PR with Kelly Rostad

Joe & Korey continue the conversation about social and had the pleasure to sit down with Kelly Rostad of kgr Media. They discuss what Public Relations is and what makes it valuable.


Get in touch with Kelly:

linkedin.com/in/kelly-rostad-b57187b


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


Jan 31, 202230:16
Being Social
Jan 24, 202232:32
Do What You Love with Cody Schwartz
Jan 17, 202227:23
Well-Rounded Arborists with Chad Delzell
Jan 10, 202229:21
New Year, New Us
Jan 03, 202229:52
The Christmas Tree Tradition
Dec 20, 202127:12
All About Timbersports
Dec 13, 202131:33
Happy 1 Year!
Dec 06, 202126:17
Women in Forestry Part II with Charity Barnes
Nov 29, 202125:15
What is an Agronomist?
Nov 22, 202132:03
Live from TCI Expo!
Nov 15, 202128:11
Telling Stories Of A Tree with Joe Buck
Nov 08, 202131:16
The Business of Tree Business
Nov 01, 202130:41
...Like A Piece Of Firewood
Oct 25, 202127:37
Sports & Trees!
Oct 18, 202131:25
Animal Encounters In Arboriculture

Animal Encounters In Arboriculture

Worms, snakes and squirrels, oh my! Joe and Korey sit down and discuss different animals they have encountered in Arboriculture from the ground up.

Have any animal encounter stories? We would love to hear from you! Send us an email at discoveringforestry@gmail.com about the encounter.


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

Oct 11, 202130:16
Fall Fun Facts
Oct 06, 202129:44
Can Trees & Turf Survive Together? With Kevin Lewis
Sep 27, 202131:43
Little Trees Need Hugs Too with Jon “Stumpy” Steigerwaldt
Sep 20, 202133:46
Just Do It Better
Sep 13, 202130:16
Fall Is Coming...
Sep 06, 202128:22
How To Be Valuable with Erick Palacios
Aug 30, 202133:11
Industry & Ethics with Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University
Aug 24, 202131:41
Talking Climbing Gear with Rudy Rutemiller, Petzl
Aug 16, 202128:49
Getting Into Plant Health Care

Getting Into Plant Health Care

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


Aug 09, 202129:38
Mother Nature keeps us on our toes!
Aug 02, 202128:13
Trade Shows, Climbing Competitions & Demos are BACK!
Jul 26, 202125:40
Below Grade with Dave Leonard

Below Grade with Dave Leonard

Joe & Korey sit down with Dave Leonard and talk about how Dave got into Arboriculture and how he was a part of creating the SA credential test. Joe, Korey & Dave deep dive into below grade and the importance of taking care of trees underground.

Learn more about Dave: www.dlarborist.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

Jul 19, 202132:55
Forest Recreation with Dr. Melissa Baker
Jul 12, 202132:38
The Demand of Ambitious & Driven Employees

The Demand of Ambitious & Driven Employees

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss the employee shortages that are happening within mostly ever trade and what it takes to start as a successful ground person and work your way up to the tree. 


Long haired freaky people can now apply

https://youtu.be/oeT5otk2R1g


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


Jul 05, 202129:35
Checking in with Joe & Korey
Jun 28, 202119:48
Let’s Talk Soil with Nick Close & Shawn Bruckman from The Ground Up
Jun 21, 202132:06
Mapping The World’s Urban Forests For A Greener Future with Ian Hanou, PlanIT Geo
Jun 14, 202132:23
Are You Called To Serve This Industry? With Autumn & Jake Carufel
Jun 07, 202135:57
Craig The Tree Guy from Prescott, AZ
May 31, 202132:04
Benefits of Certification

Benefits of Certification

Korey is back! Joe & Korey sit down to discuss the benefits of being an ISA Certified Arborist, how to get there and how it sets you apart in the industry.

Learn more about ISA Certification


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

May 24, 202130:47
Opportunities In Arboriculture
May 17, 202131:03
Live Each Day Like It's Arbor Day
May 10, 202129:48
How Valuable Is Research?
May 03, 202128:60
What's Blooming?
Apr 26, 202130:06
Arboriculture Apprenticeship Program with Josh Morin

Arboriculture Apprenticeship Program with Josh Morin

Joe & Korey sit down with Josh Morin from Colorado Tree Care Sector Partnership. Josh talks about his journey through forestry and the many places it took him. He also shares about the Arborist Apprenticeship Program that he is the chair of in Colorado.

Colorado Apprenticeship Program

Outside Careers

Contact Josh: Josh@welovetrees.earth


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

Apr 19, 202134:19
REPLACE • REPLANT • REPURPOSE with Re-Tree

REPLACE • REPLANT • REPURPOSE with Re-Tree

Joe & Korey sit down with Dennise Vidosh & Cathy Ayers of Re-Tree. Re-Tree is a digital marketplace designed specifically for unique sustainable repurposed trees that would otherwise be destroyed during the construction process or has simply overgrown its current space.

Learn more about Re-Tree

https://www.re-tree.org/

The Re-Tree Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1NU33ES2i0&t=6s


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"

https://youtu.be/4WkCbTlA8mc

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Apr 12, 202130:45
Women In Forestry with Heidi Frei

Women In Forestry with Heidi Frei

We had a chance to record on the last day of Women’s History Month with Heidi Frei, Natural Resources Steward & State Park Forest Health at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. We should be celebrating Women in Forestry everyday and Joe & Korey had an opportunity to sit down with Heidi to discuss this important subject.


Book recommendation: Daring Greatly


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"

https://youtu.be/4WkCbTlA8mc

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Apr 05, 202133:05
There’s No Substitute For Time & Experience with Brian Barnard of Midwest Arborist Supplies
Mar 29, 202129:53
The Importance of Proper Clothing with Bill Weber of Arborwear

The Importance of Proper Clothing with Bill Weber of Arborwear

Korey sits down with Arborwear owner Bill Weber. They discuss the importance of proper clothing in the tree care industry and why it’s so important.

Visit Arborwear to learn more: https://arborwear.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"

https://youtu.be/4WkCbTlA8mc

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Mar 23, 202127:02
Industry Update: How Is The Tree Industry Evolving?
Mar 15, 202130:15
Tree or Not A Tree? All About Palms with JB Toorish

Tree or Not A Tree? All About Palms with JB Toorish

Joe & Korey sit down with JB Toorish, the Southeast Regional Technical Manager at Arborjet, Inc. They discuss all things palms, from safety to maintenance.

https://arborjet.com/contact-your-regional-technical-manager/


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"

https://youtu.be/4WkCbTlA8mc

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Mar 08, 202130:55
International Perspective on Arboriculture and Urban Forestry with Ben Seamark & Tom Davey of Forestree

International Perspective on Arboriculture and Urban Forestry with Ben Seamark & Tom Davey of Forestree

We’ve gone international! Joe & Korey had a great opportunity to sit down with Ben & Tom from Forestree based out of South Australia. They discuss how their company helps the local government with tree management.

Forestree Australia - Tree Management Software

https://www.forestree.app/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/forestree/

https://treenet.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"

https://youtu.be/4WkCbTlA8mc

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Mar 01, 202131:39
MSU Forest Alum - Where Are They Now?

MSU Forest Alum - Where Are They Now?

Joe and Korey had a chance to sit down with Michigan State University Forest Alumni. They discuss where they ended up in the industry, where they thought they would be and what’s next for them in the industry.


Michigan State University - The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.canr.msu.edu/


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"

https://youtu.be/4WkCbTlA8mc

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Feb 22, 202101:10:17
Realistic Holistic Approach To Your IPM
Feb 15, 202129:60
Root Collar Excavation with Craig Schoen, AirSpade
Feb 08, 202130:08
What happens after a tree comes down?
Feb 01, 202130:06
Does this tree have to come down? feat. Jason Kappen, Kappen Tree Service
Jan 25, 202130:43
U.S. Forest Service With Jackie Mitchell
Jan 18, 202123:06
New to the industry?
Jan 11, 202128:43
A Special Holiday Get Together With Our Green Friends
Jan 05, 202136:09
Crown Down
Dec 28, 202030:28
Tree Diagnostic Checklist
Dec 21, 202030:55
What is the definition of a tree?
Dec 14, 202044:33
Get To Know Your Hosts!
Dec 07, 202039:22
Welcome To The Discovering Forestry Podcast!
Nov 27, 202000:57