Discovering Forestry

Joe & Korey had a great opportunity to sit down with Dr. Sherif El-Alayli. Being in the tree industry, you expose yourself to risk each day. Joe, Korey & Dr. Sherif El-Alayli discuss how to be proactive and how to stay safe to prevent any injuries. Please be safe! TCIA Best Practices & Safety Programs https://www.osha.gov/tree-care/safety-health-programs If you enjoyed the podcast plea...

Joe & Korey had a chance to sit down with Patrick O’Meara, an arborist, climber and small business owner in CO. Patrick has been practicing as an arborist for 25+ years and has 12 years of tree climbing experience. Joe, Korey & Patrick discuss safety in climbing, having more competitors in the industry that turn into compatriots and how to move the industry as a whole forward and in the ri...

Joe & Korey sit down to give an update on what’s going on with them in the industry and discuss their valentines and how much they are appreciated! They also have fun and play a "dating game" with Producer Cara. If you would describe yourself as a tree what would it be? If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us...

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 c...

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 d...

Joe & Korey bring on Executive Producer Cara to talk about Social Media. They discuss the possibilities through social for the tree industry, what is working and how to take the first step into the social media world. 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.c...

Joe & Korey sit down with Cody Schwartz who truly conveys the meaning of the saying "Do What You Love and You Will Never Work A Day In Your Life". Cody started his career before he even knew it was a career option for him by doing tree work as a summer job. 10 years later that summer job turned into a career. Cody started with residential and is now a line clearance trimmer with Bartlett, he a...

Joe and Korey sit down with Chad Delzell, a well rounded Arborist. From dragging brush, to branch manager, to climbing, Chad Delzell started saving trees commercially and is currently doing it on the municipality side. His forte and passion is Plant Health Care, he strives to keep trees alive rather than taking them down. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow...

Joe & Korey discuss their intensions and resolutions for 2022 and what they want to focus on personally and as a team.  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 Pr...

With the upcoming holiday, Joe & Korey sit down and talk about the history of the Christmas Tree, their favorite type of tree and tips to keep your tree fresh longer. We hope everyone has a safe and healthy holiday and we will be back in the New Year! 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 t...

Joe & Korey sit down with Sarah and Andrew Gollnick who are both alumni of University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and now work for Wisconsin DNR. They discuss their hobby of Timberports and how they have become professionals of the sport. 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 discove...

What an amazing year! Joe, Korey & Cara sit down and reminisce about the amazing guests we have had in the past year. We are so excited to bring this podcast to our listeners each week and appreciate all of our listeners! 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@gma...

Joe & Korey sit down with Charity Barnes, a mother, arborist and business woman. Charity was introduced to climbing 10 years ago and now owns her own company called Daisy Tree. https://daisytreecare.com/

Korey sits down with Jim Spindler, a Certified Professional Agronomist, Certified Professional Soil Scientist and Certified Crop Advisor. They discuss the definition of agronomy and Jim answers some interesting questions about soils. You can find the products Korey & Jim discussed below. https://www.ecologel.com/ If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree...

Live from TCI! Joe and Korey attended the Tree Care Industry Expo a couple weeks ago and had the opportunity to sit down with Amy Tetreault, the Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement at Tree Care Industry Association. They talk about all things TCI Expo, what changes they made in the past and what has stuck. If you haven’t had the chance to attend TCI Expo, make sure you check it out next...

Joe & Korey sit down with Joe Buck, Dendrochronologist and Forest Ecologist. Like a tree historian, Joe studies the stories of the trees. They discuss how Joe started his career as a Dendrochronologist and the many different stories he gets to unveil each day.  Learn more about Joe: www.joebuckinnature.com Cross Timbers Dendro www.oldtrees.co If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review...

Joe & Korey are together live and sit down with Emmett Muennink, the South Central Regional Technical Manager and Kevin Brewer, the Northeast Regional Technical Manager of Arborjet. Both Emmett & Kevin are Board Certified Master Arborist and discuss with Joe & Korey the business of starting and maintaining a tree business. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and t...

It’s starting to get chilly in some parts of the country and Joe & Korey sit down to talk about all things firewood. They discuss what is the best type of firewood to burn and some safety tips to remember. 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 c...

Joe is excited that hockey is back and it sparked a topic that he wanted to discuss with Korey. Joe & Korey discuss the different ways wood has been incorporated in sports and how it has evolved.  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 credi...

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 wo...

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"...

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 to...

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...

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 discoveringfo...

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-t...