Discovering Forestry

Nature #150

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.

Episode 203 - Invasive Plants and Knowing Your Local Environment with Jamie Daugherty Hagyari of the University of Florida
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:26:15
Episode 202 - Working to Limit Tree Waste in the Forestry Industry with Dennise Vidosh of Re-Tree
Mar 31, 2025 – 00:28:02
Episode 201 - Building Credibility as a Green Industry Professional, with John Snow of Tree Check Up, LLC.
Mar 17, 2025 – 00:36:50
Episode 200 - Educating the Industry with Bear LeVangie and Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll of Women's Tree Climbing Workshop
Mar 3, 2025 – 00:33:48
Episode 199 - Tales of the Tree Industry with Chris Rippey - Part II
Feb 24, 2025 – 00:25:18
Episode 198 - Tales of the Tree Industry with Chris Rippey - Part I
Feb 17, 2025 – 00:23:18
Episode 197 - The Impact of a Good Website on Your Business with Graeme Knight of Tree Care SEO Service
Feb 10, 2025 – 00:29:02
Episode 196 - Using Technology to Improve Your Business with Steve Samuels of SingleOps
Feb 3, 2025 – 00:30:13
Episode 195 - Insurance as Part of Your Risk Management, with Eric Petersen of ArboRisk
Jan 27, 2025 – 00:32:07
Episode 194 - A Modern Approach to Soil Management with Zack Shier of Joseph Tree
Jan 20, 2025 – 00:35:26
Episode 193 - Soil Care to Improve Tree Health with Kevin Brewer
Jan 13, 2025 – 00:32:36
Episode 192 - A Love for Trees with Author Marc Goldberg
Jan 6, 2025 – 00:30:07
Episode 191 - Philosophy, Psychology, and Accounting for Tree Pros with Edward the Arborist
Dec 30, 2024 – 00:36:00
Episode 190 - A Joe and Korey Holiday Special
Dec 23, 2024 – 00:23:22
Episode 189 - Putting the Tree First with Jack Novak and Jeremiah Sandler
Dec 16, 2024 – 00:32:06
Episode 188 - Discussing Biochar with Brian Borkowicz and Christopher Fields Johnson of Davey Tree
Dec 9, 2024 – 00:45:32
Episode 187 - Additional Educational Opportunities
Dec 2, 2024 – 00:33:13
Episode 186 - Bringing Business Acumen and Innovation to The Tree Industry with Russ Davis of Arborjet | Ecologel
Nov 25, 2024 – 00:30:53
Episode 185 - Live from TCI Expo 2024 - The Future of Plant Health Care (PHC)
Nov 18, 2024 – 00:56:16
Episode 184 - Joe Hansen History of City Run Forestry Programs- Municipal Arborist Podcast Host
Nov 4, 2024 – 00:33:49
Episode 183 - TCIA’s Amy Tetreault’s Update on this Year’s TCI Expo!
Oct 21, 2024 – 00:29:00
Episode 182 - How to Keep Your Trees Safe From Wildlife Damage
Oct 14, 2024 – 00:30:54
Episode 181 - Navigating Emissions Regulations and Business Concerns with Scott Behnke and Will LaPoint
Oct 7, 2024 – 00:35:57
Episode 180 - Michigan State University’s Matthew Bernia and Tyler Sisson Discuss Modern Forestry Programs!
Sep 30, 2024 – 00:34:10
Episode 179 - How to Stay Motivated and Avoid Burnout
Sep 23, 2024 – 00:24:50
Episode 178 - Reclaimed Water and its Effects on Trees with Paul Cancik From Denver Parks, Forestry
Sep 16, 2024 – 00:31:05
Episode 177 - The Importance of Traditional Modern Forestry with Dr. Paul Doruska
Sep 2, 2024 – 00:30:27
Episode 176 - Arboricultural Practices with Author Lindsey Purcell
Aug 26, 2024 – 00:34:23
Episode 175 - Making Communication Easier and Safer with Alex Kundrat of Speak Easy Communication Solutions LLC.
Aug 19, 2024 – 00:29:45
Episode 174 - Talking TRAQ and Trees with Long Time BCMA and Friend, Ben Brusie
Aug 5, 2024 – 00:29:22
Episode 173 - Finding your calling with Nick Bonner of Treestuff.com
Jul 29, 2024 – 00:34:05
Episode 172 - Sports Turf and Trees with Zak Peterson of Arborjet Inc.
Jul 22, 2024 – 00:34:21
Episode 171 - Forest Literacy and the Forestry Workforce with Jarred Saralecos
Jul 15, 2024 – 00:34:37
Episode 170 - Street Trees with Taha Ebrahimi
Jul 6, 2024 – 00:29:59
Episode 169 - Urban and Community Forestry with Asia Dowtin, Ph.D.
Jul 1, 2024 – 00:28:31
Episode 168 - Agronomics & Arboriculture with Hannah Shaw of SiteOne
Jun 24, 2024 – 00:27:08
Episode 167 - I’m Allergic to Trees with Dr. Michelle Lupica
Jun 17, 2024 – 00:31:45
Episode 166 - Get A Marketing Plan and Get Professional with Leah Hancock from Placid Marketing
Jun 10, 2024 – 00:31:58
Episode 165 - Wood Chips 101 with Bryan Kappa of Chip Drop
Jun 3, 2024 – 00:30:59
Episode 164 - Saluting Branches with Brian Bruce and Billy Davis
May 27, 2024 – 00:29:25
Episode 163 - Construction Damage and Trees with Marty Shaw
May 20, 2024 – 00:32:04
Episode 162 - Freedom Monument Sculpture Park with Nathan Taylor
May 13, 2024 – 00:30:57
Episode 161 - Spring update with Joe and Korey
May 6, 2024 – 00:26:11
Episode 160 - Be a Smart Ash with Lauren Abram
Apr 29, 2024 – 00:23:44
Episode 159 - The History of Tu B’Shevat, Annual Celebration of Trees with Rabbi Barry Gelman
Apr 22, 2024 – 00:34:11
Episode 158 - Pruning and Wound Recovery with Chris Olson
Apr 15, 2024 – 00:36:55
Episode 157 - Creating a Culture of Safety with Tim Walsh of The Townsend Company LLC
Apr 8, 2024 – 00:34:11
Episode 156 - A collaborative approach with Ryan Rastok
Apr 1, 2024 – 00:35:03
Episode 155 - Managing People, Public Trees, and Budgets in the Urban Forest with Rich Wilson
Mar 25, 2024 – 00:31:23
Episode 154 - Career Advice with Board Certified Master Arborist Bob Anderson
Mar 18, 2024 – 00:24:46

Recent Reviews

Jake VY

Thank you for the fun facts

My name is Jake Van Yahres and I’m the co-owner of Van Yahres Tree Company in Virginia. We do a Fun Fact Friday for the company every week and on multiple occasions I’ll use one from you all. Thank you for that and the great listen.
AJBC Photography

Fresh view in forestry!

The fresh perspective these guys bring to the industry along with their guests is exciting, interesting, and inspiring! Great job Joe and Korey!!
aaiken20

Arborjet Joe Rocks!!!

Just wanted to say that I am so proud to call Arborjet Joe my dad!! Just listened to your first podcast and couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. You guys talking about getting interested in to your field, made me think back to my 6th grade leaf project I got to do with my dad, and he was my hero, all the other kids in my class were jealous of the final project!! We found so many trees, my dad even got me a ginkgo leaf!!! Now looking back, I even did my senior thesis on the emerald ash bore. Even though I didn’t follow in my dads footsteps, his knowledge has impacted my life and education in the most beneficial way!! Looking forward to the next podcast!!