Discovering Forestry

Korey sits down with Joe Drinkhorn, from Camelot Tree & Shrub Corporation, to discuss his journey in tree work, his passion for competitive tree climbing, his outlook on the tree care industry and 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@discoveringforestrypodcast.com⁠. Be s...

Korey and Joe sit down with Meg Hanna, Director of Urban and Community Forestry for Canada for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Meg and the guys discuss her career journey, the work of SFI, and how Meg, her team, and their collaborators are working to lead the charge of turning sustainability strategies into action. For more on SFI you can visit their website www.forests.org   If you enj...

Korey and Joe sit down with returning guest, Korey Conry, an OSHA 10/30 Authorized Trainer, TCIA Qualified Trainer, Certified Flagger Instructor (ATSSA) and Regional Safety Supervisor at Utility Tree Service.  The guys and Korey have a discussion about being fathers, how to balance work and family, communication styles, and more. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a...

Korey and Joe sit down with Dan Ellersdorfer, the AI arborist, to discuss how AI can help support your tree business. Dan and the guys discuss how AI can fit into your work life and your personal life. Dan also shares how to properly use AI and how you can maximize its potential. For more on the work of Dan and his company, you can visit his company’s website at vbva.ai If you enjoyed the podcast...

Korey and Joe sit down with Chris Sallows, the world record holder for the 15m Ascent Event with a time of 8.803 seconds! The guys and Chris discuss his world record, his love for climbing trees, how he got into the tree care industry and more! For more on Chris, his climbing, and his work you can check out his company page on Facebook at Ascension Tree Solutions ( https://www.facebook.com/Ascensi...

Korey and Joe sit down with Carla Bailey, a Human Resources strategist and Founder of Solutions by CB. Carla and the guys discuss some of the misconceived notions people have about HR. Carla explains what the goals of HR should be and how a good HR department can save your company money in the long run. For more on Carla and Solutions by CB, you can visit Solutions by CB .  If you enjoyed the podc...

Korey and Joe sit down with Philip van Wassenar, Founder and Senior Advisor of Urban Forest Innovations Inc. Philip discusses his love for climbing, how he became a Consulting Arborist and more! Philip and the guys also talk about the importance of sticking to your professional ethics and opinions and being willing to walk from a potential job. For more on Urban Forest Innovations you can visit th...

Korey and Joe sit down with Gabe Fielding of Fielding Tree Care LLC, to discuss the importance culture plays in a work place. The guys and Gabe share some of their favorite aspects of positive work cultures they worked in, as well as experiences in poor work cultures. Gabe shares some of the ways in which he has worked to build a positive and fun environment for his team and why you should strive...

Korey and Joe sit down to answer your questions! The guys dig into our listener mailbag for this episode as they discuss the topics submitted by you and fellow listeners. This episode’s mailbag focuses on questions related to invasive insects that harming North American Trees, such as EAB and ALB.  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your qu...

Korey and Joe sit down with Jason Boyd, Owner & Architectural Technologist of Class 5 Design and Co-Owner of Arborist Growth Partners. Jason and the guys have a discussion on how timber frame homes. Jason shares some insight to the progress of building and designing a timber frame home and speaks on his appreciation of them. Jason also discusses his career journey and how technology has opened...

Korey and Joe sit down with Henrik Sjöman, Senior researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences & Scientific Curator at Gothenburg Botanical Garden. Henrik and the guys talk about the need for more communication and collaboration between arborists and landscapers in order to properly care for trees and plants. The guys and Henrik also discuss the importance of being selective i...

Korey and Joe sit down with Michael Palmer, the Executive Director and Founder of Tree Line Associates. Michael shares an inside perspective of how to manage an association and everything that goes into running one. The guys and Michael also discuss how people can get involved with different associations and boards and how associations can motivate people to get involved with them. To connect with...

Korey sits down with Jason Jones, co-owner of Aspen Tree Service, to discuss his 30+ year career in the industry. In this episode Korey and Jason continue along the discussion of tree business exit strategies. Jason shares his own experience, as an owner, of those exit strategies. He discusses the sale of his first company and his most recent  merger and partnership of Aspen Tree Service company w...

Korey and Joe sit down with Greg Carbone, VP of commercial Accounts for Bartlett Tree Experts, to discuss the importance of having a succession plan in place for tree care business. The guys and Greg discuss what different exit plans and strategies are available for business owners and people in the tree care industry. Greg also shares the different ways in which Bartlett is helping to provide suc...

Korey and Joe sit down to discuss the most interesting and strangest things they have found in trees. The guys also take some time to briefly reflect on the year as they prepare for what’s ahead in 2026. 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...

Korey sits down with the author, James Card, to discuss his book Chainsaw Love . Korey and James discuss the history of chainsaws, the advancements that have been made in the technology over time, and proper safety practices. James also gives his thoughts on how chainsaws will be used and improved in the future. Chainsaw Love is available from retail and online booksellers everywhere or at https:/...

Korey and Joe sit down with the legendary Don Blair to discuss his extensive career in the tree care industry. Don shares stories not only from his career, but also his father’s, Millard Blair, who had a 70+ year career as an arborist. The guys and Don discuss the changes he’s seen made in the tree industry, particularly the advancements made in equipment. Don also shares why he believes educating...

Korey and Joe sit down with Henry Kuppen, a Tree Ambassador and Consultant in the Netherlands, for a conversation on how to responsibly and smartly plant trees. Henry and the guys emphasize the need to value quality over quantity when it comes to planting trees. Henry and the guys also talk about the importance of having plans in place on how to take care of the trees after they have been planted....

Korey and Joe sit down with Bill Cook, Editor, Michigan Forests and a retired MSU Extension forester/biologist, to discuss his 40+ years in the forestry industry. Bill shares how his experience as both a forester and wildlife biologist impacted his view of forestry management and have allowed him to view the “bigger picture.” See below for links to Bill’s work. BeLEAF It or Not! videos for classro...

Korey and Joe sit down with Mark Mann, the Founder of Tree Mann Solutions, LLC. Mark and the guys discuss their shared passion for preserving trees. Mark shares his journey through the tree industry, starting in landscape, working for Davey Tree, and eventually starting Tree Mann Solutions and further shares the consulting work they are doing to help preserve trees. For more on Tree Man Solutions...

Korey and Joe sit down with Jessica Rahn, Executive Director of Grand County Wildfire Council to discuss her role with the council and her work with the Firewise USA program. Jessica shares the story of her and her family losing their home in the East Troublesome Fire in 2020. She also shares tips for how homeowners can reduce their fire risk. For more on Grand County Wildfire Council you can visi...

Korey and Joe sit down with the “Tree Dr.” Michael “Ox” Oxman, for a discussion on suburban forestry. Michael shares experiences from his 50+ years in the tree industry! Michael and the guys talk about climbing, working with homeowners, tree health, and more! For more on Michael and his work you can visit his website www.treedr.com and checkout his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelO...

Korey and Joe sit down with Fred Haefele, arborist and author , to discuss his 40 plus year career in the forestry industry. Fred and the guys also discuss his newest book, The Essential Book of Pickup Trucks. You can order Fred’s new book here: https://shorturl.at/fosPN .  For more on Fred, you can visit his website fredhaefele.org . If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and t...

Korey and Joe sit down with Erica Bean, Stewardship Program Manager at Headwaters Trails Alliance, for a discussion on trail stewardship, forestry recreation, and more. Erica discusses her career and shares how she works daily with her team to help maintain trails in Grand County, Colorado and help to educate those who use the trails. Erica and her team educate recreationists by sharing leave no t...

Korey and Joe sit down with David Merriman, President of ArborScape Inc, and Thaddeus Driscoll, Urban Wood Program Facilitator at Colorado State Forest Service, for a conversation on urban wood. David discusses the work of his company ArborScape Services as well as their subsidiary ArborScape Wood Products, which uses recycled wood to make their products. Thaddeus shares how he is helping cities t...