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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoveringforestry/support
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Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. There are millions of singers, thousands of artists, and only 40 top songs per genre at a time... this podcast is about the people who make them. Produced by Joe London & Ross Golan in association with Big Deal Music & Mega House Music. And The Writer Is... ™ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 177 - The Importance of Traditional Modern Forestry with Dr. Paul Doruska
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Joe and Korey sit down with Dr. Paul Doruska, Professor of Forest Measurements at the College of Natural Resources for the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. The guys discuss how forestry practices have changed and the importance of continually learning throughout your career. Korey also reminisces on his time as a college student in Dr. Paul’…
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Episode 176 - Arboricultural Practices with Author Lindsey Purcell
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Joe and Korey sit down with friend of the show and past guest Lindsey Purcell, Director of Indiana Chapter of ISA. The guys discuss Lindsey’s new book Arboricultural Practices; a science-based approach to tree care. To learn more about Lindsey or his book you can visit https://lpconsultinggroup.org/ If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, s…
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Today’s guest is a global phenomenon, whose songs, killer fashion sense, and stage presence empower female songwriters and artists everywhere. Having sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, this superstar remains the top-selling female country artist of all time. But what the stat doesn’t accurately show is that 100 million albums sold makes h…
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Episode 175 - Making Communication Easier and Safer with Alex Kundrat of Speak Easy Communication Solutions LLC.
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Joe and Korey sit down with Alex Kundrat, the owner and founder of Speak Easy Communication Solutions LLC. The guys discuss with Alex how Speak Easy is making communication easier for arborists and job sites safer. Joe also recaps his experience at ISA 2024, where he was a keynote speaker! If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe a…
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Ep. 190: Mikkel Eriksen & Chris Anokute (LAAMP)
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We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Mikkel Eriksen, co-founder of LAAMP and one-half of the production duo Stargate, and Chris Anokute, the Executive Director of LAAMP, an A&R executive, and Founder of the entertainment company, Young Forever Inc. Ross recently sat down with Mikkel and Chris to discuss the record production wor…
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We’re excited to announce a special bonus interview with Tuff Morgan, the VP of A&R at peermusic. Ross recently sat down with Tuff to discuss the publishing world, and everything they do over at peermusic. Read below to find out more about peermusic ad listen to this conversation on any platform you find your podcasts! peermusic is somewhat uniquel…
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Episode 174 - Talking TRAQ and Trees with Long Time BCMA and Friend, Ben Brusie
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Joe and Korey sit down with Ben Brusie, Arborist and Owner of Green Ridge Plant Care. Ben and the guys discuss his career and the importance of continuing to educate yourself as you move through your career. For more on Green Ridge Plant Care you can visit https://www.greenridgeplantcare.com/index.html If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review…
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This week’s guest is one of the brightest rising stars in the music business. This drummer turned songwriter entered the production space out of necessity- when your band needs to record music and you don’t have anyone to do it, somebody’s gotta learn. With a wildly successful couple years, this Brit is his collaborators favorite producer and an al…
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Episode 173 - Finding your calling with Nick Bonner of Treestuff.com
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Joe and Korey sit down with Nick Bonner of Treestuff.com. The guys discuss Nick’s career and his unique story of how he ended up at Treestuff.com. Nick shares his perspective on the forestry industry and some career advice for those starting up. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questi…
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Episode 172 - Sports Turf and Trees with Zak Peterson of Arborjet Inc.
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Joe and Korey sit down with Zak Peterson, Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Arborjet Inc and a Certified Sports Field Manager. The guys and Zak discuss his career as a CSFM working in professional baseball and much more. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would …
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Today’s guest is a songwriting legend who has knocked out seven albums over two decades, sold over 20 million records worldwide, and garnered countless accolades. After serving in the British Army, this writer's career launched into the stratosphere with one of the most evergreen evergreens ever. Following the success of his debut album, our guest …
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Episode 171 - Forest Literacy and the Forestry Workforce with Jarred Saralecos
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Joe and Korey sit down with Jarred Saralecos, a forestry instructor at Michigan State University. Jarred and the guys discuss his experience in the industry, the importance of forest literacy and what’s in store for the future of the forestry workforce. If you have questions for Jarred you can email him at Saraleco@msu.edu. If you enjoyed the podca…
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Today’s guest is a spectacular vocalist, songwriter, and humanitarian. Hailing from Louisiana, this writer grew up immersed in the zydeco, blues, and Cajun music scene. Nicknamed “the music box,” by her mother, she became obsessed with making music when bedridden due to an illness at 15. Since then, she’s dedicated her life to music. This two-time …
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Episode 170 - Street Trees with Taha Ebrahimi
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Joe and Korey sit down with Taha Ebrabhimi, the author and illustrator of Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide (Sasquatch Books, 2024). The guys and Taha discuss her book and her love for trees. For more on Taha or to buy her book you can visit https://tahaebrahimi.com/ If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and …
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Episode 169 - Urban and Community Forestry with Asia Dowtin, Ph.D.
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Joe and Korey sit down with Asia L. Dowtin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Urban and Community Forestry for the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University. Asia and the guys discuss the different factors impacting urban and community forestry within Michigan and across the United States. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subsc…
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Episode 168 - Agronomics & Arboriculture with Hannah Shaw of SiteOne
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Joe and Korey sit down with Hannah Shaw, Line Of Business Specialist - Agronomics & Arboriculture for SiteOne Landscape Supply. The guys and Hannah discuss her career so far and her love for plant health care. You can find Hannah on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-imagine-shaw-961858145/ If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, …
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Today’s guest is a songwriting hall of fame who has been a fixture in the writing scene for decades. Defining and launching careers one lyric at a time, this writer has crafted anthems for Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, Heart, The Bangles, Pretenders, Linda Ronstadt, Jojo, Demi Lovato, and many more. As much as these songs launched these a…
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Episode 167 - I’m Allergic to Trees with Dr. Michelle Lupica
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Joe and Korey sit down with Dr. Michelle Lupica. Dr. Lupica is a board certified family medical physician. Throughout the episode she provides information on what is an allergic reaction, why they occur, and some tips for avoiding these allergic reactions. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send …
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Today's guest is a multi-faceted songwriter who is as versatile as she is accomplished. Topping charts from multiple genres, this writer’s vocal chops are brilliantly unique. Her songwriting wisdom is unparalleled. She’s written with huge names from just about every genre — Drake, Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles, Kasey Musgraves, David Guetta, Nas, Panic…
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Episode 166 - Get A Marketing Plan and Get Professional with Leah Hancock from Placid Marketing
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Joe and Korey sit down with Leah Hancock, the founder of Placid Marketing. Leah discusses how to properly market yourself/business and what avenues you should be looking to use. For more on Placid Marketing you can visit www.placid.marketing If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions …
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Episode 165 - Wood Chips 101 with Bryan Kappa of Chip Drop
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Joe and Korey sit down with Bryan Kappa of Chip Drop. Bryan discusses how Chip Drop is helping arborists and home owners and how the company came to be. For more on Chip Drop you can visit https://getchipdrop.com/ If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us …
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Today’s three-time Grammy Award-nominated, two-time BRIT Award recipient, claimed top honors at the Ivor Novellos not just because he is an authentic crooner but because he is a prolific song craftsman. His work is known globally but his story started at open mic nights. His raw talent was captured on camera by a fan and uploaded via YouTube, which…
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Episode 164 - Saluting Branches with Brian Bruce and Billy Davis
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Joe and Korey sit down with Brian Bruce and Billy Davis of Saluting Branches. The guys discuss the work of Saluting Branches to give free tree services in veteran cemeteries and their 2024 event that will take place on September 18th. For more on Saluting Branches and how you can help you can visit https://www.salutingbranches.org/volunteer If you …
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Episode 163 - Construction Damage and Trees with Marty Shaw
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Joe and Korey sit down with Marty Shaw; author, arborist, and artist. Marty returns to the show to discuss prevention, planning, and recovery when it comes to construction damage and trees. For more on Marty’s work and projects you can visit the following; https://www.greenseasonconsulting.com/ https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/aqq30c2dpxi9j656ewi50/A…
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Today’s guest is one of the leading young voices in the pop world. With her breakout hit in 2019, this writer instantly connected with listeners, and through hard work and a steady stream of releases, she has built a fiercely loyal fanbase. Her debut album came out in early 2023 and received high praise for its poetic honesty and depiction of the t…
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Episode 162 - Freedom Monument Sculpture Park with Nathan Taylor
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Joe and Korey sit down with Nathan Taylor of Taylor Tree to discuss his work at Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama. The guys also discuss Nathan’s 20 year journey in the tree care industry. For more on Taylor Tree you can visit https://taylortreeserviceal.com/ and for more on Freedom Monument Sculpture Park you can visit https:/…
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Episode 161 - Spring update with Joe and Korey
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Joe and Korey discuss Earth week in review and the current state of the forestry industry. 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. Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms! Twit…
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Today’s guest journey to stardom began on the World Wide Web. At 17 years old, she was quickly noticed by fans and industry professionals alike. She has since accumulated over a billion streams, sold out her first headlining tour, spearheaded her beloved clothing line, and started her own podcast solidifying herself as a multi-hyphenate artist. Aft…
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Episode 160 - Be a Smart Ash with Lauren Abram
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Joe and Korey sit down with Lauren Abram, the program coordinator of Denver Forestry to discuss the program’s “Be a Smart Ash’ campaign. For more on the program visit www.beasmartash.org 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@discove…
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Episode 159 - The History of Tu B’Shevat, Annual Celebration of Trees with Rabbi Barry Gelman
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Joe and Korey sit down with Rabbi Barry Gelman to discuss Tu B’Shevat, the Annual Celebration of Trees in preparation for Arbor Day this Friday. 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. Be sure to follo…
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Today’s guest is a small town boy turned songwriting superstar. Hailing from Strafford, Vermont, our guest spent his life surrounded by profoundly beautiful nature, and a quaint, tight-knit community. This environment served as a source of inspiration for his introspective lyrics and homey folk melodies. After years of honing his craft in this spac…
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Episode 158 - Pruning and Wound Recovery with Chris Olson
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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@discovering…
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Episode 157 - Creating a Culture of Safety with Tim Walsh of The Townsend Company LLC
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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 …
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Episode 156 - A collaborative approach with Ryan Rastok
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Joe and Korey sit down with Ryan Rastok of the Arb League Podcast and the Forest Health Coordinator for Kansas. The guys discuss Ryan’s career in forestry and his responsibilities as the Forest Health Coordinator for Kansas. Ryan also shares his perspective on collaboration within the forestry industry. You can checkout Ryan’s podcast at https://ww…
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Episode 155 - Managing People, Public Trees, and Budgets in the Urban Forest with Rich Wilson
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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 Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media p…
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Episode 154 - Career Advice with Board Certified Master Arborist Bob Anderson
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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@di…
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Episode 153 - Drought and Heat Management with Emmett Muennink of Arborjet, Inc.
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Joe and Korey sit down with Emmett Muennick, Board Certified Master Arborist and Regional Technical Manager for Arborjet, Inc. Emmett discusses his career in plant health care and his experience working with trees facing excessive heat and droughts. You can find Emmett on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmett-muennink/ If you enjoyed the p…
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Episode 152 - Give Bio Control a Shot with Dr. Pam Marrone of Invasive Species Corporation
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Joe and Korey sit down with Dr. Pam Marrone of Invasive Species Corporation, to discuss her 30 plus year career focused on biological products for pest management and plant health . For more information on Invasive Species Corporation you can visit https://invasivespeciescorporation.com If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and …
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Episode 151 - Inspiring Growth with Kathy Glassy of Inspire Green Inc.
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Joe and Korey sit down with Kathy Glassy of Inspire Green Inc, to discuss the company and her 30 plus years of business in the industry. For more information on Inspire Green Inc. you can visit https://www.inspiregreeninc.com/ If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you w…
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Episode 150 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Trees, with Dan Staley
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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. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your…
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Episode 149 - Tree Pathology with Stephanie Adams, Ph.D.
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Joe and Korey sit down with Dr. Stephanie Adams for a conversation on tree pathology. Stephanie discusses some of the abnormalities she has seen within plants and some ways you can diagnose abnormalities within plants. You can contact Stephanie at sadams@mortonarb.org If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree …
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Episode 148 - Supplying the Arbor Industry with Arbsession and Casey Selner
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Joe and Korey sit down with Casey Selner, the owner of Arbsession, to discuss his business and his career in the tree industry. Casey discusses his goal of doing what he can to help elevate the industry and how he enjoys helping arborists find the right supplies for their needs. For more on Arbsession you can visit their website https://arbsession.…
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Episode 147 - The Importance of Mental Health with Adda Ashcraft of Arbor BC
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Joe and Korey sit down with Adda Ashcraft, the Chief Operating Officer of Arbor BC, to have a discussion about the importance of mental health. Adda shares her story of how she became an advocate for mental health and gives insight to some tips and resources everyone can use to help improve their mental well being. For more you can view Adda's flie…
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Episode 146 - Doing Better, with Atmos Tree and Kurt the Arborist
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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: @kurtthearb…
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Episode 145 - Overcoming PTSD and Labels to Change Industries, with Kurt the Arborist
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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 And check out the w…
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Episode 144 - 143 Years of Tree Service – With the Davey Tree Expert Company
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Joe and Korey sit down with Matt Fredmonsky, Manager and Editor of Corporate Content, The Davey Bulletin, Davey Tree Expert Company: https://www.davey.com/about/history/ The guys and Matt discuss the history of one of North America’s longest running tree companies. Listen as they discuss some of the hurdles, advances, and progression that comes wit…
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Episode 143 - Insect Eavesdropper with Guest Entomologist Emily Bick, Ph.D.
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Joe and Korey sit down with Dr. Emily Bick, Assistant Professor of Precision Pest Ecology at University of Wisconsin. The guys and Emily talk about the role insects play in tree care. To learn more about Emily you visit www.bicklab.com (funded by WARF Accelerator Grant) and follow her Twitter/X: @bick_emily. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, …
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Episode 142 - Electrical Hazards and Tree Safety with Korey Conry
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Joe and Korey sit down with Korey Conry, an OSHA 10/30 Authorized Trainer, TCIA Qualified Trainer, and Certified Flagger Instructor (ATSSA) for a conversation on tree safety involving electricity. Korey shares some of the dos and don’ts for working with trees surrounded by power lines. To learn more about TCIA’s Electrical Hazards Awareness Program…
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Episode 141 - Growing Christmas Trees with Dr. Don Grosman
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Joe and Korey sit down with Dr. Don Grosman to discuss his Christmas Tree farm. Dr. Don talks about how he started his Christmas Tree farm and his future plans for it. 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.…
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Episode 140 - Transforming the Tree Business Model with Arbor BC
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Joe and Korey sit down with Bob Longo and the team from Arbor BC. Bob, Suzanne Guzman, and Adrienne Ashcraft share the mission of Arbor BC and how they plan to reshape the arboriculture landscape. To learn more about Arbor BC visit www.arborbc.com If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your ques…
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