Discovering Forestry

Episode 121 - Transforming Trunk Injection and a Career in the Trees with Joe Doccola

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, h...

Episode 120 - Urban Planning and Leadership with Davey’s Dana Karcher 

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Episode 119 – Complete Ecosystems In Trees with Joe Kaplan

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Joe Kaplan, director of Common Coast Research & Conservation. Kaplan gives some insight into the amount of diversity w...

Episode 118 - Wood You Care to Wet Your Whistle?!

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Episode 117 - Building Spray Rigs to Help Customers Save Trees with Scott Hosie

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 intr...

Episode 116 - Tree Care for Birds, and Other Wildlife too

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 biologi...

Episode 115 - Proper Care for Fruit Trees - Advice From A Pro!

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 technique...

Episode 114 - Spring Thoughts and Considerations  

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 113 - Tapping Into The Science of Maple Syrup 

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 112 - “Climbing With a Purpose, to Crystalize a Mission” with Canopy Watch's David Anderson

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 guid...

Episode 111 - Finding Joy in Helping Others and Improving Lives with Mark Malmstrom

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 110 - Good Values, Goals, & Mindset as a Student for Life, With Climbing Legend Mark Chisholm 

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 abo...

Episode 109 - Connecting Kids of All Ages To Trees With Professor Pricklethorn

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Prickleth...

Episode 108 - Teach Them What You Know, Then Let Them Grow

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down and get caught up on tree and landscape industry happenings. We discuss some philosophy, motivation, and give shout outs to a f...

Episode 107 - A Life of We Over Me, with Trees- and Don’t Burn Bridges… It’s Illegal! With Guest Rich Hauer!

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Rich Hauer, Professor of Urban Forestry at The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. We discuss his career path, tree phi...

Episode 106 - That is.. For the Birds…

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with climbing arborists Brooke Stemple and Jon Budish to discuss the unique ways they are working in trees. Listen as we discus...

Episode 105 - Talking Trees With Distinguished Climber Ryan Torcicollo

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with SavATree’s Ryan Torcicollo and discuss his career.  Listen in as we discuss how he went from rock climbing, to owni...

Episode 104 - Forest Trees and Timber Value with Professional Forester

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Trevor Kubitsky Forester for Michigan State DNR and discuss some tree stand considerations, as it relates to timber value....

Episode 103 - Tree Value Conversation Continues with Author Marty Shaw

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Marty Shaw Author and Owner of Green Season Consulting, based out of Franklin, Tennessee. Listen in as we continue the con...

Episode 102 - Street Tree Appraisal - What’s my tree worth?

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with SavATree’s Senior Consulting Arborist Kay Sicheneder and discuss the financial value of our urban trees. We take a deep ...

Episode 101 - How trees survive the freezing winters?

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down and discuss why trees don’t explode during freezing weather and winter (normally). Tune in for a better understanding of how ...

ISA Celebrating 100 Years on our 100th Podcast Episode

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with guest Caitlyn Pollihan, CEO and Executive Director for The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Listen in as we d...

Chlorophyll Conversations and Arborist School in Oregon (Episode 99)

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with guest Jim Wentworth-Plato, professor at Clackamas Community College in Oregon. We discuss passion for trees, the next gene...

O Christmas Trees! (Episode 98)

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down and continue the seasonal conversation on the Christmas tree tradition! Listen in as we discuss some of the historical fun fact...

Invest In Yourself, with Upward Training (Episode 97)

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Megan Bujnowski of Upward Training, a training and consulting company based in North Carolina, USA. Megan shares some insi...

A Life of Learning & Doing Better (Episode 96)

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down and discuss the age-old question, “how do we do better?” Listen in as we discuss what it means to have a life committed to ...

Taking on Big Arb, with Tree First Arboriculture! (Episode 95)

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Jeremiah Sandler and Jack Novak, owners of Tree First Arboriculture, a progressive and boutique tree service in the Detroi...

Tree People Grafted Together, with Gratitude! (Episode 94)

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with ISA Certified Arborist and business owner Amy Nakai and discuss some of the intricacies of starting a tree business. Liste...

To Tree, or Not To Tree - Important Projects to Protect Our Canopy & Climate with Guest Lance Davisson (Episode 93)

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Korey sits down with The Keystone Concept’s Lance Davisson, and discusses the journey and career path of an open minded, entrepreneur in the forestr...

Trees in The Golf Course Turf, with Jay Goughnour (Episode 92)

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Jay Goughnour, Arborjet's Area Technical Manager for the Upper Midwest, and discuss the many aspects and considerations of...

Van Yahres Tree Company, since 1919! (Episode 91)

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Mike and Jake of Van Yahres Tree Company of Charlottesville, Virginia, USA and discuss over 100 consecutive years of tree ...

Climbing Trees is a Lifestyle (Episode 90)

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with competitive climbing arborist Aneesa Winn and discuss her amazing career, accomplishments, and inspirational perspective o...

Move Up, Move Over, but Don’t Move Out! (Episode 89)

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Trent Dicks (Arborjet Team Manager) and discuss the current state of the union. Hear about Trent’s career history, manag...

Industry and Podcast Update (Episode 88)

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down and discuss the current happenings. Autumn is coming, temps are cooling down, and we share some stats about how our listeners a...

Stay Out of Trouble, and In Trees! (Episode 87)

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Abdon Espinosa and discuss how Abdon got into the tree industry to stay out of trouble, now he is at the top of his game. ...

Got Stumps?! (Episode 86)

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down and discuss the age-old questions of, “what to do with stumps after you remove the tree?” Listen in as we go down the rabbi...

The Future of Tree & Forest Health Care (Episode 85)

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down and discuss the current state of tree and forest health care. They do a deep dive into plant growth regulators (PGRs), touch on...

Beast Coast Tree and Me? (Episode 84)

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Korey sits down with Carolina Paredes of Beast Coast Tree Climbers of Asheville, North Carolina and discusses the “Beast Coast Difference.” Listen...

What’s Different with Trees on the West Coast? (Episode 83)

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Nick Araya of TREEcareLA and discuss some of the differences in how arboriculture is practiced and perceived in Californ...

Are You Properly Insured? (Episode 82)

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Tom Dunn of Arborisk and discuss the importance of being properly insured in the tree world. Hear some interesting stori...

Evolution of the Tree - Chemistry for Trees (Part 2) (Episode 81)

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss the last 2500 years of caring for trees chemically. Learn about some of the compounds and chemistries used over t...

Evolution of the Tree (Part 1) - (Episode 80)

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss the last 700 million years, and how trees evolved from green algae, to what we see and appreciate today! (Don't w...

Forest Management with Eric Olson (Episode 79)

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Eric Olson, Consulting Forester and Owner of Legacy Forest Management, based in Wisconsin. Learn about what is involved ...

We’ve Gone Digital with Wes Smith (Episode 78)

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Wes Smith, of Tree Service Digital, an online marketing service agency that specializes in the tree and landscape world....

High Altitude Landscaping with Matt Bailey (Episode 77)

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Matt Bailey, founder and active owner of Alpine Landscape Service, Winter Park, CO. Alpine Landscape Service are members...

Drones in the Tree World, with guest Dan Staley (Episode 76)

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Dane Staley of Arbor Drone and discuss the use of drones in urban and traditional forestry. Learn about the many uses of...

Talk Dirt Forestry with Hilary Wells (Episode 75)

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss dirt forestry with Hilary Wells. Learn about what a 'traditional forester' does on a day-to-day, and see the indu...

Silviculture Introduction and Conversation (Episode 74)

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss silviculture! Learn about what exactly is silviculture, and some of the terms and techniques associated with the ...

A Career In Climbing with Jeff Inman

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Jeff Inman the Risk Manager for True Timber Arborists. He is responsible for the safety and training programs and in the...

The Bentley of First Aid with Matt McCarty, North American Rescue

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Matt McCarty, Manufacturer’s Representative for North American Rescue. The products North American Rescue develop have...

TREE Fund: Cultivating Innovation with Jonathan Cain

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Jonathan Cain, the Community Engagement Manager with the TREE Fund. Jonathan has been in the event industry for 15 years...

The Municipal Arborist Podcast with host Joe Hansen

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Joe Hansen the host and founder of The Municipal Arborist Podcast. They discuss how the The Municipal Arborist Podcast s...

Consulting in the Green Industry with Dana Davis, Green Point Consulting

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Dana Davis who is the Senior Consultant and owner with Green Point Consulting. He brings over 30 years of green industry...

Seeing The Industry Differently with Corey Parshall of Parshall Tree Care Experts

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Corey Parshall of Parshall Tree Care Experts. They discuss how Corey got into the industry and how he and his team see t...

Advancing Tree Care Businesses with Bob Longo, TCIA

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Bob Longo from TCIA. They talk about how TCIA strives to advance tree care businesses. TCIA focuses on the companies and m...

Find Your Niche

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss how they found their niche in the industry and how it makes a difference when you do find it.  If you enjoy...

Crane Safety with Hans Tielmann from NJ Crane Expert

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Hans Tielmann from NJ Crane Expert. NJ Crane Expert are the experts when it comes to crane certification and arborist sa...

Managing Forests in The Future with Peter Evers

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Pete Evers, a well rounded Arborist who has been in Arboriculture for about 30+ years. Pete started his career in Denver...

Spring Into Action & Get Involved

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey discuss what you can do to get involved before the busy season. There are so many different ways to get involved whether it's to volun...

Trees in Movies

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey keep it light and fun and talk about different movies that trees were the stars or just a memorable part of the movie. Do you have a ...

Spring Is In The Air

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the weather warming up in some parts of the country, Joe & Korey sit down to discuss the Spring checklist! March is a transition month to get...

Proactive Safety with Dr. Sherif El-Alayli

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

More Competitors with Patrick O’Meara

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

The Day of Love

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 appreciat...

Humble Beginnings Turned Into A Family Business with Tom Deering

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Value of PR with Kelly Rostad

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey continue the conversation about social and had the pleasure to sit down with Kelly Rostad of kgr Media. They discuss what Public Relat...

Being Social

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey bring on Executive Producer Cara to talk about Social Media. They discuss the possibilities through social for the tree industry, what...

Do What You Love with Cody Schwartz

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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"....

Well-Rounded Arborists with Chad Delzell

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Chad Delzell, a well rounded Arborist. From dragging brush, to branch manager, to climbing, Chad Delzell started saving tr...

New Year, New Us

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

The Christmas Tree Tradition

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 you...

All About Timbersports

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Happy 1 Year!

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Women in Forestry Part II with Charity Barnes

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

What is an Agronomist?

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Korey sits down with Jim Spindler, a Certified Professional Agronomist, Certified Professional Soil Scientist and Certified Crop Advisor. They discuss...

Live from TCI Expo!

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Senio...

Telling Stories Of A Tree with Joe Buck

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down with Joe Buck, Dendrochronologist and Forest Ecologist. Like a tree historian, Joe studies the stories of the trees. They dis...

The Business of Tree Business

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey are together live and sit down with Emmett Muennink, the South Central Regional Technical Manager and Kevin Brewer, the Northeast Regi...

...Like A Piece Of Firewood

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 be...

Sports & Trees!

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 be...

Animal Encounters In Arboriculture

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Worms, snakes and squirrels, oh my! Joe and Korey sit down and discuss different animals they have encountered in Arboriculture from the ground up. Ha...

Fall Fun Facts

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pumpkin Picking, Hayrides, Oktoberfest & Football…Fall Is Thriving! Joe & Korey sit down and discuss different Fall facts, focusing on why d...

Can Trees & Turf Survive Together? With Kevin Lewis

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Techn...

Little Trees Need Hugs Too with Jon “Stumpy” Steigerwaldt

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Just Do It Better

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey sit down and chat about what has been happening, gypsy moth trials, winter pruning, upcoming spring opportunities and the preparation ...

Fall Is Coming...

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How To Be Valuable with Erick Palacios

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 compa...

Industry & Ethics with Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey had an opportunity to sit down with Lindsey Purcell, Urban Forestry Extension Specialist at Purdue University and Executive Director o...

Talking Climbing Gear with Rudy Rutemiller, Petzl

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Arbori...

Getting Into Plant Health Care

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe & Korey discuss how to be prepared and what to think about for getting involved in Plant Health Care. Understanding anatomy, physiology, how a...

Mother Nature keeps us on our toes!

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Trade Shows, Climbing Competitions & Demos are BACK!

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 connecte...

Below Grade with Dave Leonard

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. Jo...

Forest Recreation with Dr. Melissa Baker

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Demand of Ambitious & Driven Employees

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 gro...

Checking in with Joe & Korey

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Let’s Talk Soil with Nick Close & Shawn Bruckman from The Ground Up

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mapping The World’s Urban Forests For A Greener Future with Ian Hanou, PlanIT Geo

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Korey sit down with Ian Hanou, CEO & Founder of PlanIT Geo™, LLC. PlanIT Geo is a global urban forestry consulting and software developm...

Are You Called To Serve This Industry? With Autumn & Jake Carufel

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 wi...

Craig The Tree Guy from Prescott, AZ

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...