Discovering Forestry

Discovering Forestry

Discovering Forestry

Episodes 238
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (47)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

The industry’s only podcast focused on all things tree and landscape. Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy combine over 60 years of industry knowledge and experience and will discuss some of the trends, concerns, and opportunities in the fields of forestry and arboriculture.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 233 - Being a Tree Industry Dad and Working with a Team featuring Korey Conry

Jun 08, 2026 28m

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…

Episode 232 - A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) and The Trees with Daniel

May 25, 2026 29m

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…

Episode 231 - Climbing Trees and more with Chris Sallows

May 11, 2026 22m

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…

Episode 230 - The Importance of HR with Carla Bailey of Solutions by CB

Apr 27, 2026 27m

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…

Episode 229 - Conservation Arboriculture and a Humbling Career with Philip van Wassenaer

Apr 13, 2026 30m

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!…

Episode 228 - Building a Business and a Team Culture with Gabe Fielding

Mar 30, 2026 28m

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…

Episode 227 - Listener Mail Bag! A Discussion on Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorn Beetle

Mar 16, 2026 28m

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…

Episode 226 - Canadian Timber Frames with Jason Boyd

Mar 02, 2026 35m

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…

Episode 225 - Urban Trees in Ecosystems with Intentions, with Henrik Sjöman from Sweden

Feb 16, 2026 35m

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…

Episode 224 - Association Management with Michael Palmer of Treeline Associates

Feb 02, 2026 28m

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…

Episode 223 - Tree Business Exit Strategies (Part 2) with Jason Jones of SavATree

Jan 19, 2026 29m

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…

Episode 222 - Tree Business Exit Strategies (Part 1) with Greg Carbone of Bartlett Tree Experts

Jan 06, 2026 32m

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…

Episode 221 - “Gifts” in Trees

Dec 22, 2025 24m

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…

Episode 220 - Chainsaw Love, An Official Book Review with Author James Card

Dec 08, 2025 40m

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…

Episode 219 - Legends of Arboriculture with Don Blair

Nov 24, 2025 32m

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…

Episode 218 - Understanding Trees with Henry Kuppen, Tree Ambassador

Nov 10, 2025 28m

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…

Episode 217 - Traditional Forestry Management with Bill Cook

Oct 27, 2025 30m

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…

Episode 216 - Preserving Trees and Money with Mark Mann of Tree Mann Solutions, LLC

Oct 13, 2025 33m

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,…

Episode 215 - Reducing Wildfire Risk with Jessica Rahn of Grand County Wildfire Council

Sep 29, 2025 28m

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…

Episode 214 - Suburban Forestry with the “Tree Dr.,” Michael Oxman

Sep 15, 2025 29m

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…

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Discovering Forestry has published 238 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Nature, Science.

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