Discovering Forestry

Joe had a chance to chat with a long time friend, Erick Palacioshis. They discuss Erick's path from trees to utility, and how he started his own company the International Arborist Institute.  Learn more about the International Arborist Institute. @iaitraining If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discus...

Joe & Korey had an opportunity to sit down with Lindsey Purcell, Urban Forestry Extension Specialist at Purdue University and Executive Director of the Indiana Chapter of ISA. Lindsey’s passion is moving people in the industry to the next level with their early careers, being a certified arborist and what their duties entail to become stewards of the environment. If you enjoyed the podcast ple...

Korey had a chance to sit down with Rudy Rutemiller the Regional Sales Manager for Petzl as well as a Certified Arborist. They discuss Rudy’s Arboriculture path from dragging brush, climbing trees, and PHC to now the Regional Sales Manager for the East Coast with Petzl. They dive into different climbing gear that Petzl has to offer and the different benefits. About Petzl: For 50 years, Petzl has b...

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!...

Joe and Korey live on two sides of the country and their summers shape up a little differently depending on what they see with pests and diseases and how the weather impacts that. There has been 15 inches of rain in July for the east side of the country and the west is dealing with drought and wildfires. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questi...

Joe, Korey & Cara discuss how the industry was affected with the absence of events and the technology that was created to be able to stay connected during 2020. They discuss how important live events are for the industry with being able to network and make connections. Joe & Korey also mention what events they are attending in 2021 and why they are so excited for events to be back! If you...

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 topi...

Joe & Korey sit down and talk with Dr. Melissa Baker. They discuss her career in forestry and how she brought people into the industry from being a professor at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point to now Director of Virginia State Parks. 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 disco...

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 d...

It’s the busy season for the Tree & Plant Care Industry! Joe & Korey discuss what’s going on in their territories and what they are seeing in the field. Have a safe & healthy 4th of July holiday weekend from the Discovering Forestry 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 t...

What is soil and why is it so important?  Joe & Korey sit down with Nick Close & Shawn Bruckman from The Ground Up. The Ground Up fosters healthy communities through education and improved soil biology. They focus on soil & trees, the soil that connects the forest and making sure trees and plants have healthy soil. Learn more about The Ground Up If you enjoyed the podcast please r...

Joe and Korey sit down with Ian Hanou, CEO & Founder of PlanIT Geo™, LLC. PlanIT Geo is a global urban forestry consulting and software development firm that integrates experience, cutting-edge technology, and planning for urban forestry, parks, and arboriculture. They discuss the wide range of consulting services PlanIT Geo offers. Learn more about PlanIT Geo If you enjoyed the podcast please...

We’re so excited for this one and we want you to listen to this episode with an open mind! Joe & Korey had an amazing opportunity to sit down with Autumn & Jake Carufel to take a look at the tree care industry in a way you never looked at it before. Autumn is a meditation guide, tarot reader and Jake owns his own successful tree care company. Autumn pulls a couple tarot cards to see the co...

Joe and Korey sit down with Craig Onken from Prescott, Arizona. They discuss Craig’s Arboriculture career, from being a contract climber for the U.S. Forest Service, having his own successful tree care service to his YouTube channel pastime. Check out Craig's YouTube below! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWsdsFfJIuoBe7coTi-gCug If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a...

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 Too...

Joe sits down with a former colleague, Jay Sigman to talk about Jay’s path in Arboriculture and where it led him today. 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...

Joe and Korey sit down together and talk about how everyday is Arbor Day in the tree care industry. They discuss the history of both Arbor Day & Earth Day and how they like to celebrate them each 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 them to discoveringforestry@gmail.com . Music credi...

Joe & Korey sit down Entomologist, Dr. Don Grosman. They chat about how Dr. Don started his career and the history of invasive pests. They also discuss what to look for today, what to think about to continue to care for trees and plants and the value of research to be able to do so. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you...

Joe & Korey sit down to chat about the change of the season, what to look out for with the trees and what to expect. 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 b...

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...

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...

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 podcas...

Joe & Korey sit down with Brian Barnard, the Division Manager at Midwest Arborist Supplies. They discuss how Brian started his career in the industry and remembering NAA (National Arborist Association) the predecessor of TCIA. They also discuss how he sees the industry changing in his day to day and how the industry adapted to the challenges 2020 has brought us. Visit Midwest Arborist Supplies...

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:...

Joe & Korey discuss the evolution of Arboriculture, what's changing and what's trending in the industry. 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 & Kore...