Discovering Forestry

Joe and Korey sit down with Chris Olson of Olson Tree Care to discuss the approach Chris takes to tree care. The guys discuss the importance of doing right by the health of the tree. 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.

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Joe and Korey sit down with Tim Walsh, the Vice President of Safety and Training at the Townsend Company, LLC. The guys discuss Tim’s career in the forestry industry and how he establishes culture and safety within an organization. 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.

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Joe and Korey sit down with Rich Wilson, Denver Parks Supervisor to discuss his career in urban forestry. 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 

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Joe and Korey sit down with Bob Anderson, Board Certified Master Arborist to discuss his 30 plus year career in the industry and what advice he has for those just starting out as an arborist. 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 

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Joe and Korey sit down with Dan Staley of Arbor Drone for a discussion on how AI is impacting the tree industry. For more information on Arbor Drone you visit https://arbordrone.net/ You can also check out Dan’s YouTube page @ArborDroneLearningChannel.

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Joe and Korey sit down with Kurt Stenberg, aka Kurt the Arborist.  Kurt returns to the show to discuss his project, Atmos Tree. Kurt shares how Atmos Tree is aiming to do better with their Tree Planting Alliance. Kurt explains how the idea came to him and how he is growing the program. You can follow Kurt instagram on the accounts below:

@kurtthearborist

@cochranetreecare  

@atmostreeorg

Joe and Korey sit down with Kurt Stenberg, aka Kurt the Arborist. Kurt shares his story on how he overcame PTSD and found his “why” in the tree care industry, all the way to becoming an ISA Certified Arborist and business owner. You can follow Kurt instagram on the accounts below:

@kurtthearborist

@cochranetreecare  

@atmostreeorg

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 

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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  discoveringforestry@gmail.com 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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? 

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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! 

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! 

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! 

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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!

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 questions, and try to look at trees and trends across the world!

Guest: Prof Francesco Ferrini, University of Florence (Italy) 

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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.

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/

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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! 

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.

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! 

Joe and Korey sit down with Scott Hosie, the owner of Professional Tree and Turf Equipment, Arvada, Colorado. Listen in as we discuss some of the intricacies and considerations in the world of tree and turf spraying.  You will be impressed at some of the fabricating and manufacturing that goes into making a good rig, and you do not have to settle for a ‘one size fits all’ approach! 

Korey sits down with Kara Donohue and Ryan Gilpin from Tree Care For Birds. Tree Care For Birds is an organization full of arborists, wildlife biologists, ornithologists, and wildlife enthusiasts promoting best management practices to reduce the negative impact of tree care for birds and other wildlife, through training and education. Listen in as we discuss some of the considerations and observations not yet covered on the show!

Joe and Korey sit down with arborist Dan Streiff, from Washington and talk about caring for fruit trees. Listen in as we discuss some of the techniques managing trees for fruit production, and how those techniques will change between species. And don’t prune your fruit trees in the summer! 

Joe and Korey sit down for a conversation with spring in-the-air. This is an exciting time of year, to get out there and save (or slay) trees! Listen as we discuss some ideas around plant health care, climbing, and salesmanship, and seasonal fun. 

Joe and Korey sit down for a morning conversation, about a breakfast staple for many, maple syrup. Listen as we discuss the process, observations, and latest science behind the age old tradition of tapping maple trees. Learn something new today, and earn a greater appreciation for a delicious “All Natural, Organic, Free Range, Gluten Free” treat from the forest!

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Joe and Korey sit down with Ph.D. Ornithologist David Anderson. David is the Founder and Executive Director of Canopy Watch, a 501(c)(3) aimed at guiding people into trees to empower personal and scientific discovery on a way to a better world - one climb at a time! 

Guest: David Anderson, Boise, Idaho, USA

Joe and Korey sit down with accomplished Certified Arborist Mark Malmstrom and discuss a lifetime of living in the ‘tree state of mind.’ Mark has worked his way up in the industry, learning and competing in climbing competitions, building/managing/selling his own business, and continues to inspire future tree professionals. Listen as Mark does a deep dive into his theory and process of raising the bar, and encouraging the next generation of tree care professionals!

Guest: Mark Malmstrom, Utah, USA

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Joe and Korey sit down with 3rd generation Arborist Mark Chisholm and discuss many important aspects of the tree world that aren’t always talked about. Mark is the most decorated competitive tree climber (both nationally and internationally), helps with his family-owned tree service, is a spokesperson for STIHL Inc, Teufelberger, Fiber Rope Corporation and Kask Helmets, and developer of treebuzz.com. 

Joe and Korey sit down with Canada’s Warren Hoselton and do a deep dive into the history of our industry’s favorite character, Professor Pricklethorn. Listen in as we discuss how Professor Pricklethorn is helping teachers, parents, and children learn the connections between science and everyday life with trees!