Voices of Forestry

This month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with the Dean/Director of UAM's School of Forestry, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Dr. Michael Blazier to discuss the state's only school of forestry. The two talk about what it takes to get a forestry degree as well as some of the challenges both students and faculty are facing today.  For more information on the school, visit https://www....

For the month of April 2022, Voices of Forestry tackles the topic of forestry as a natural climate solution with guest Dave Tenny, president and CEO of the National Alliance of Forest Owners. He and host Seth Stephenson discuss how "the data don't lie" when it comes to the amount of carbon climate smart forestry can sequester and what NAFO is doing to tell that story. For those inte...

Join host Seth Stephenson this month as he discusses Chronic Wasting Disease with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's State Wildlife Veterinarian and Assistant Chief of Research, Dr. Jenn Ballard. The two discuss how this disease affects the deer and elk in the state, as well as what you can do to help AGFC in their research. To report a suspicious deer carcass to AGFC, call 1-800-482-9262. Y...

Voices of Forestry is back this month with a new discussion on reforestation! Host Seth Stephenson with the Arkansas Forestry Association sits down with Jeff Cravey from IFCO Seedlings to talk about that process and how important it is to what we do in the south. This month's episode is sponsored by Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real Estate. Thank you to them for their support of the sho...

To start off the new year, Voices of Forestry is going to take a quick look back at what the Arkansas Forestry Association worked on in 2021. Join Host Seth Stephenson as he speaks with AFA Executive Vice President Max Braswell over the phone on two years of the show and how the association told its story across the state. A special thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of ou...

Join us this month as we wrap up the 2021 year with a discussion on the Women Owning Woodlands program in Arkansas. Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Jennifer Johnson who helps facilitate the WOW meetings in the state. The two discuss the importance of a group like this and some of the events that have been put on in the last year. To find a WOW program near you, visit https://www.womenowningwood...

This month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with John McAlpine, with Kingwood Forestry, to discuss forest technology. While there have been many different advances in forest tech over the years, the two discuss some of the big innovations and how that is changing what we are able to do in the woods. Thank you to our sponsor this month DataScoutPro. You can check them out at datascoutpro.com . As alw...

Voices of Forestry is back this month with a new discussion on timber sales! Operations Manager with Neeley Forestry Service Ricky O'Neill joins host Seth Stephenson to discuss what landowners need to expect with selling their timber and all the different pieces that need to be considered during the process. October's episode is sponsored by Neeley Forestry Service . Thank you to them fo...

Seth is back this month with TWO new voices of forestry. For September, our host spoke with Rachael Godwin and David Smith both of Farm Credit on ag land financing. The trio discusses the process of getting financing for new land, what you need to make the process easier, and some tips for those looking to become new forest landowners. This month's episode is sponsored by Farm Credit . Thank...

This month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with President of Neeley Forestry Service J.D. Neeley to discuss the topic of hunting leases. The two explain what both landowners and hunters need to know before heading out into the woods and how this document can benefit both parties. This month's episode is sponsored by PotlatchDeltic . Thank you to them for the support of the show. The Voices of...

This month on Voices of Forestry, Host Seth Stephenson spoke with Arkansas Children's Foundation Development Officer Megan Flores on the Log a Load for Kids of Arkansas  organization. The two discuss where the money raised goes and how the organization was started with just a couple of loggers.  For more information on Log a Load for Kids of Arkansas visit https://www.arkforests.org/page/loga...

This month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Emergency Services Director with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Robert Murphy to discuss the effects of wildfires and how his crew combats them. Thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love." You can find more of his work at https://www.sgnrobb.com . For more information on the Arkansa...

With Spring and Summer here, host Seth Stephenson sat down to discuss pollinators and their importance to our ecosystem with Quail Forever Arkansas Monarch & Pollinator Coordinator Leslie Cooper. If you have any questions for her, you can email her at lcooper@quailforever.org .  For more information about the Arkansas Monarch Conservation Partnership, visit arkansasmonarchs.org . As always, th...

This month our voice of forestry is Greg Hay with ArborGen. Seth and Greg sat down to discuss herbicide use on your property and that the label is key. Thank you as always to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his music on Spotify and his website, https://www.sgnrobb.com . For more...

Joins host Seth Stephenson this month as he talks to Mark Knight, the CEO of Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real Estate on recreational land. The two explore the different uses for this type of property could have and what to do once you have decided to buy. This episode is sponsored by PotlatchDeltic . Thank you to PotlatchDeltic for their support of the show. Thank you to Robb McCormick/Some...

Join host Seth Stephenson this month as he sits down with Arkansas BMP Coordinator John Beasley to discuss Best Management Practices. The two discuss what these guidelines aim to accomplish, what happens if a state becomes relegated, and who needs to have a general knowledge of them. To get your own free physical copy of Arkansas's BMP book, you can call Beasley at (870) 312-9999. To see a PD...

Join host Seth Stephenson for the first episode of 2021 as we burn away the previous year with a firey new topic! This month he sat down with Private Lands Biologist Clint Johnson with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to discuss prescribed fire and how it can benefit your land. As always thank you to Robb McCorkmic/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love" f...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Voices of Forestry! This month host Seth Stephenson spoke with Harold McAlpine, the owner of the McAlpine Christmas Tree Farm, on the process of growing Christmas trees.  To find a Christmas tree farm near you in Arkansas, visit the Arkansas Christmas Tree Growers Association website. As always, thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use...

This month on Voices of Forestry, Seth sits down with Jennifer Johnson, his fellow Arkansas Forestry Association employee. The two discuss the Arkansas Tree Farm Program and the benefits it brings to tree farmers, big and small. For more information on the program visit https://www.arkforests.org/page/treefarm . As always, thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme so...

Time again for another voice of forestry and this month it is Chandler Barton with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Forestry Division . Seth and Chandler discuss invasive species, big and small, and how they affect forest health. Per Chandler's recommendation, check out southernforesthealth.net for more info on various invasive species. As always, thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb...

We are back with another episode and this month, Seth is discussing wildlife with his guest Luke Lewis. The two talk about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the issue of feral hogs in the state, and how it all affects forestry. To see more information about the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, you can visit agfc.com and to see the Regional Conservation Partnership Program document, you can click HE...

A shorter episode for everyone this month as Seth talks to Josh Barkhimer, a consulting forester, on the importance of having someone like him come out to help you on your property. The two discuss what consulting foresters do and how they help you figure out what needs to be done on your property even if you may not know yourself. If you want to learn more about the Arkansas Association of Consul...

This month on Voices of Forestry, Seth sits down with forestry economist Dr. Matt Pelkki. The two discuss the state of Arkansas's forestry economy and how it affects small communities who rely on the industry. Thanks to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his music on Spotify a...

For the month of June, host Seth Stephenson sat down with Larry Boccarossa, the executive director of the Arkansas Timber Producers Association (ATPA). The two discussed the logging industry in Arkansas, ATPA's role in the industry, and some of the issues facing the small businesses that make up this leg of the forestry process. You can find more information on ATPA at arkloggers.com . A spec...

This month, host Seth Stephenson sat down, while observing social distancing rules, with Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. The two discuss how COVID-19 has affected not only Arkansas forestry but all agriculture in the state and what needs to happen to recover from the pandemic. Special thank you to Ward for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk to us, and Some Guy Named Robb/Robb...