Discovering Forestry

Joe and Korey sit down with Marc Goldberg to discuss his new book An Arborist Point of View From Under The Canopy . The guys review Marc’s book and discuss his passion and interest in trees. You can purchase Marc’s book on Amazon by following the  link: https://a.co/d/1Ig9T3G ! If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you...

Joe and Korey sit down with Edward Morrow aka “Edward the Arborist,” to discuss his career journey from starting out as an accountant and transitioning to an arborist and author. Edward shares his passions for trees and more! To learn more about Edward or purchase any of his books you can visit edwardthearborist.com ! If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree...

Joe and Korey sit down to discuss some of their favorite holiday traditions and the fascinating history behind them. From Christmas Tree lots to decorating trees and more! Wishing all our listeners Happy Holidays and a safe New Year! 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 ⁠info@discoverin...

Joe and Korey sit down with returning guests Jack Novak and Jeremiah Sandler, owners of Tree First Arboriculture. The guys discuss the importance of being open-minded and understanding you don’t always have the answer right away. Furthermore they discuss the importance of continuing to learn throughout your career and understanding there is more than just the traditional approach to trees. Jeremia...

Joe sits down with Brian Borkowicz and Christopher Fields Johnson of Davey Tree to discuss all things Biochar. The guys explain what Biochar is, its history, how it is used, and its impact. To get in touch with Brian and Christopher contact productsales@davey.com   If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like u...

Joe and Korey sit down to discuss the importance of continuing your education throughout your career for both yourself and your clients. The guys also share where you can find educational opportunities in the forestry field. See the following links for additional educational opportunities. https://www.isa-arbor.com/   https://www.treestuff.com/webinars   https://treecareindustryassociation.org/edu...

Joe and Korey sit down with Russ Davis, the President and CEO of Arborjet | Ecogel. The guys discuss Russ’s professional career and how his background in engineering has helped his work in the tree care industry. Russ also shares his thoughts on how technology is impacting the industry and the need to embrace it. For more on Arborjet | Ecogel you can visit www.arborjet.com   If you enjoyed the pod...

Joe and Korey record live from TCI Expo 2024 in Baltimore. The guys discuss and share their thoughts on the future of the plant health care industry and answer questions from the audience in this special edition of the Discovering Forestry Podcast. 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 ⁠...

Joe and Korey sit down with Joe Hansen of the Municipal Arborist Podcast. The guys and Joe discuss municipal forestry’s history, its growing role in the industry and the future of municipal forestry. You can check out Joe’s podcast at https://themunicipalarborist.buzzsprout.com/ If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics yo...

Joe and Korey sit down with Amy Tetreault, the Executive Vice President of the Tree Care Industry Association. The guys and Amy discuss this year’s upcoming TCI Expo, which will take place in Baltimore from November 6th-9th. For more on TCI Expo 2024 you can visit https://expo.tcia.org/ For a free TCIA magazine subscription you can visit https://tcimag.tcia.org/subscribe/   If you enjoyed the podc...

Joe and Korey sit down to discuss wildlife damage to trees. They discuss some of the most common wildlife damage seen and what environments you may see the damage in. The guys also share some tips on how you can protect your trees from wildlife damage. 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...

Joe and Korey sit down with Scott Behnke, of LawnCARE Solutions, and Will LaPoint, of SavATree. The four of them discuss how new emissions regulations will impact businesses and what the real effect of the emissions regulations will be. The guys specifically dive into electrical vs gas powered equipment and how that could change cost for both businesses and customers in the industry. For more on L...

Joe and Korey sit down with Matthew Bernia and Tyler Sisson of Michigan State University, to discuss the school’s forestry’s programs. Matthew and Tyler share how they got into the industry, what MSU’s forestry programs are offering, and getting more students and people interested in forestry.  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questi...

Joe and Korey sit down and have a conversation on avoiding burnout as the seasons begin to change. The guys discuss how to stay motivated and finish the year strong. 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 ⁠info@discoveringforestrypodcast.com⁠. Be sure to follow us on all your favorite soc...

Joe and Korey sit down with Paul Cancik, a Forestry Operations Supervisor for the City and County of Denver. Paul discusses his career and journey in forestry. The guys also pick Paul’s brain on the different kinds of water to use when watering your plants, what to look for and their effects on plants.  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send yo...

Joe and Korey sit down with Dr. Paul Doruska, Professor of Forest Measurements at the College of Natural Resources for the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. The guys discuss how forestry practices have changed and the importance of continually learning throughout your career. Korey also reminisces on his time as a college student in Dr. Paul’s class. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, r...

Joe and Korey sit down with friend of the show and past guest Lindsey Purcell, Director of Indiana Chapter of ISA. The guys discuss Lindsey’s new book Arboricultural Practices; a science-based approach to tree care. To learn more about Lindsey or his book you can visit https://lpconsultinggroup.org/   If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your...

Joe and Korey sit down with Alex Kundrat, the owner and founder of Speak Easy Communication Solutions LLC. The guys discuss with Alex how Speak Easy is making communication easier for arborists and job sites safer. Joe also recaps his experience at ISA 2024, where he was a keynote speaker!  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions...

Joe and Korey sit down with Ben Brusie, Arborist and Owner of Green Ridge Plant Care. Ben and the guys discuss his career and the importance of continuing to educate yourself as you move through your career. For more on Green Ridge Plant Care you can visit https://www.greenridgeplantcare.com/index.html If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send you...

Joe and Korey sit down with Nick Bonner of Treestuff.com. The guys discuss Nick’s career and his unique story of how he ended up at Treestuff.com. Nick shares his perspective on the forestry industry and some career advice for those starting up.  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 ⁠in...

Joe and Korey sit down with Zak Peterson, Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Arborjet Inc and a Certified Sports Field Manager. The guys and Zak discuss his career as a CSFM working in professional baseball and much more.  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 ⁠info@discoveringforestrypo...

Joe and Korey sit down with Jarred Saralecos, a forestry instructor at Michigan State University. Jarred and the guys discuss his experience in the industry, the importance of forest literacy and what’s in store for the future of the forestry workforce. If you have questions for Jarred you can email him at Saraleco@msu.edu. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fello...

Joe and Korey sit down with Taha Ebrabhimi, the author and illustrator of Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide (Sasquatch Books, 2024). The guys and Taha discuss her book and her love for trees. For more on Taha or to buy her book you can visit https://tahaebrahimi.com/   If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or...

Joe and Korey sit down with Asia L. Dowtin, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Urban and Community Forestry for the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University. Asia and the guys discuss the different factors impacting urban and community forestry within Michigan and across the United States.  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your que...

Joe and Korey sit down with Hannah Shaw, Line Of Business Specialist - Agronomics & Arboriculture for SiteOne Landscape Supply. The guys and Hannah discuss her career so far and her love for plant health care. You can find Hannah on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-imagine-shaw-961858145/ If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send y...