Discovering Forestry

Joe and Korey sit down with Korey Conry, an OSHA 10/30 Authorized Trainer, TCIA Qualified Trainer, and Certified Flagger Instructor (ATSSA) for a conversation on tree safety involving electricity. Korey shares some of the dos and don’ts for working with trees surrounded by power lines. To learn more about TCIA’s Electrical Hazards Awareness Program you can visit Electrical Hazards Awareness Progra...

Joe and Korey sit down with Dr. Don Grosman to discuss his Christmas Tree farm. Dr. Don talks about how he started his Christmas Tree farm and his future plans for it. 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 so...

Joe and Korey sit down with Bob Longo and the team from Arbor BC. Bob, Suzanne Guzman, and Adrienne Ashcraft share the mission of Arbor BC and how they plan to reshape the arboriculture landscape. To learn more about Arbor BC visit www.arborbc.com 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 recap their experience from TCI Expo 2023 in St. Louis. The guys talk about their live show and all that the TCI trade show floor had to offer. 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 social media p...

Joe and Korey go live from TCI Expo 2023 on the main stage in St. Louis. The guys discuss why you should get involved in plant health care. 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 social media platforms! Twitter/...

Joe and Korey sit down with Wister Dorta of Arborjet. Wister shares his unique perspective on the differences in tree care from the East Coast to the West Coast. 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  discoveringforestry@gmail.com  Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media p...

Episode 136 - A Discussion on the History and Manufacturing of Wine with Guest Steve Hare Joe and Korey sit down with Steve Hare of Adler Fels Winery. Steve breaks down how the wine industry has changed and where it is going next. 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  discoveringforestr...

Joe and Korey sit down with David White, TCIA’s current President/CEO. The guys talk about the future of TCIA and offer a preview of what is to come at TCI EXPO 2023 in St. Louis.  For more on TCIA follow the link below. https://tcimag.tcia.org/subscribe/ 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 discu...

Joe and Korey sit down with John Snow, a Board Certified Master Arborist and owner of TreeCheckup LLC. John discusses his work consulting and educating arborists. Visit https://treecheckup.com/arborist-education/ to learn how John and TreeCheckup LLC can help you! If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us...

Joe and Korey sit down with Jak Harris, Sales Manager for Treetech Specialist Treecare Ltd in New Zealand. The guys discuss some of the distinct differences between arbor culture in the United States and in New Zealand.  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  discoveringforestry@gmail.co...

Episode 132 - Oddities with Trees Join Joe and Korey for a spooky addition of the Discovering Forestry podcast, where the guys discuss different oddities with trees.  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  discoveringforestry@gmail.com  Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social me...

Joe and Korey sit down with Bryan Dalton, TCIA’s Vice President of Training and Credentialing. Bryan discusses how TCIA has reinvented its approach over the past four years. 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  discoveringforestry@gmail.com  Be sure to follow us on all your favorite so...

Joe and Korey sit down with Craig Bachmann, the Lead Arborist and Founder of Tree 133 LLC. Craig discusses how he got into the field late as an arborist and his transition from “suit guy” to “tree guy.” Listen in as the guys discuss the importance of customer education to help preserve trees.  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questio...

Joe and Korey sit down with new Executive Producer Nico Manganiello to discuss new developments in the podcast’s social media presence. The guys also give an inside look at their preparations for their live show at the TCI Expo. 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  discoveringforestry@...

Joe and Korey sit down and catch up after reflecting on an interesting summer. New diseases and tree responses are popping up all over, and making us scratch our heads - are our arboreal friends as confused as we are? Do we intervene, and how?  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  disc...

Joe and Korey sit down with TCIA’s SVP of Industry Expertise, with over 40 years of practical industry knowledge and experience. Listen in as we discuss the transformation of The Tree Care Industry Association and the TCI Expo, and even a little teaser of things to come!  Guest: Peter Gerstenberger, Tree Care Industry Association: https://treecareindustryassociation.org/   If you enjoyed the podca...

Joe and Korey sit down with Megan Townsend, COO and Co-founder of Altitude Arborist, a local tree service company based in Colorado. Megan connects the similarities between plant health and human health care, from a nutritional perspective, and how you can incorporate this into your company culture!  Guest: Megan Townsend, Broomfield, CO, USA: https://altitudearborist.com/   If you enjoyed the pod...

Joe and Korey sit down and recap The International Society of Arboriculture Annual Conference, this year held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.  Listen is as we look back on a fun, educational, and memorial time with our fellow tree peeps!  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  discoveri...

Joe and Korey sit down with Kevin Bingham, Owner/Arborist at Singing Tree Detroit, and Inventor of the Rope Wrench. Kevin gives thorough insight into his career, and the motivation behind his device. Listen as we discuss how he went about bringing it to market, and changing tree climbing for good! Guest: Kevin Bingham: https://www.singingtreedetroit.com/   If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, r...

Episode 123 - Think Globally and Help Trees Get Through Climate Change Locally Joe and Korey sit down with Professor Francesco Ferrini, from the University of Florence in Tuscany, Italy and discuss climate change and some effects on trees and the urban environment. In preparation for Professor Ferrini’s trip to the United States for ISA’s Annual Conference, we discuss some thought provoking questi...

Joe and Korey sit down with Jake Milarch, Arborist with Archangel Tree Archive. Listen as we discuss the history and philosophy of saving iconic and champion trees. We nerd out on the exploration of the world's 5th largest tree in California, and all the stars that had to align to make it happen. Guest: Joe Doccola, Jake Milarch, Archangel Tree Archive: www.ancienttreearchive.org/   If you enj...

Joe and Korey sit down with Joe Doccola, Senior Consultant and Director of Research and Development for Arborjet. Listen is as we cover the history, hurdles, and advancements of tree injection products and equipment, in an effort to transform direct stem injections into the valuable tool it is today. Guest: Joe Doccola, Arborjet, MA, USA:  More on Joe’s Journal: https://arborjet.com/blog/ If you e...

Joe and Korey sit down with Dana Karcher, Project Developer at Davey Resource Group, and discuss a career of leadership in the tree industry. Listen as we discuss Dana’s outlook on the value of trees, and how we can do better to plan and manage our urban forests. Dana also shares some great advice on how to be successful in your career with trees!  Guest: Dana Karcher, Colorado, USA: Davey Resourc...

Joe and Korey sit down with Joe Kaplan, director of Common Coast Research & Conservation. Kaplan gives some insight into the amount of diversity within a tree, some suggestions for diversifying our landscapes, and using a native plant pallet! Listen in as we dive into Kaplan’s career and perspective on how everything is related in the landscape. Guest: Joe Kaplan, Michigan, USA: https://www.co...

Joe and Korey sit down, after a few adult beverages, and discuss the many ways trees and wood products are used in the beverages we enjoy? Do a deep dive and let us know what we forgot… or never remembered, about how your favorite beverage is crafted using trees!  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us...