Discovering Forestry

By Discovering Forestry

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, concern... more

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How many episodes does Discovering Forestry have?

The podcast currently has 226 episodes available.

Discovering Forestry episodes:

December 08, 2025Episode 220 - Chainsaw Love, An Official Book Review with Author James Card
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 proper safety practices. James also gives his thoughts on how chainsaws will be used and improved in the future. Chainsaw Love is available from retail and online booksellers everywhere or at https://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/chainsaw-love. The book is also available as an e-book from all major e-book outlets.
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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.
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Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠
Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy
Produced by: Nico Manganiello
Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello
...more
41min
November 24, 2025Episode 219 - Legends of Arboriculture with Don Blair
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 had a 70+ year career as an arborist. The guys and Don discuss the changes he’s seen made in the tree industry, particularly the advancements made in equipment. Don also shares why he believes educating younger students on the opportunities in the tree care industry is crucial going forward for industry growth.
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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.
Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!
Twitter/X: @DisForestryPod
Instagram: @discovering_forestry
Facebook: Discovering Forestry
YouTube: @discoveringforestry6905
LinkedIn: Discovering Forestry Podcast
Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠
Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy
Produced by: Nico Manganiello
Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello
...more
33min
November 10, 2025Episode 218 - Understanding Trees with Henry Kuppen, Tree Ambassador
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 to value quality over quantity when it comes to planting trees. Henry and the guys also talk about the importance of having plans in place on how to take care of the trees after they have been planted. For more on Henry you check out his website https://www.henrykuppen.nl/en !
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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.
Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!
Twitter/X: @DisForestryPod
Instagram: @discovering_forestry
Facebook: Discovering Forestry
YouTube: @discoveringforestry6905
LinkedIn: Discovering Forestry Podcast
Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠
Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy
Produced by: Nico Manganiello
Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello
...more
29min
October 27, 2025Episode 217 - Traditional Forestry Management with Bill Cook
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 both a forester and wildlife biologist impacted his view of forestry management and have allowed him to view the “bigger picture.” See below for links to Bill’s work.
BeLEAF It or Not! videos for classrooms: https://www.youtube.com/c/beleafitornot
Michigan Forests Forever Teachers Guide: https://mff.forest.mtu.edu/Default.htm
Upper Peninsula Tree Identification: https://uptreeid.forest.mtu.edu/
Michigan Forest Pathways http://miforestpathways.net
Michigan Wood Energy http://www.canr.msu.edu/wood_energy

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.
Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!
Twitter/X: @DisForestryPod
Instagram: @discovering_forestry
Facebook: Discovering Forestry
YouTube: @discoveringforestry6905
LinkedIn: Discovering Forestry Podcast
Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠
Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy
Produced by: Nico Manganiello
Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello
...more
31min
October 13, 2025Episode 216 - Preserving Trees and Money with Mark Mann of Tree Mann Solutions, LLC
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, starting in landscape, working for Davey Tree, and eventually starting Tree Mann Solutions and further shares the consulting work they are doing to help preserve trees. For more on Tree Man Solutions you can visit their website; https://treemannsolutions.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 to discuss to ⁠[email protected]⁠.
Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!
Twitter/X: @DisForestryPod
Instagram: @discovering_forestry
Facebook: Discovering Forestry
YouTube: @discoveringforestry6905
LinkedIn: Discovering Forestry Podcast
Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠
Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy
Produced by: Nico Manganiello
Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello
...more
34min
September 29, 2025Episode 215 - Reducing Wildfire Risk with Jessica Rahn of Grand County Wildfire Council
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 of her and her family losing their home in the East Troublesome Fire in 2020. She also shares tips for how homeowners can reduce their fire risk. For more on Grand County Wildfire Council you can visit their website www.BeWildfireReady.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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.
Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!
Twitter/X: @DisForestryPod
Instagram: @discovering_forestry
Facebook: Discovering Forestry
YouTube: @discoveringforestry6905
LinkedIn: Discovering Forestry Podcast
Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠
Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy
Produced by: Nico Manganiello
Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello
...more
29min
September 15, 2025Episode 214 - Suburban Forestry with the “Tree Dr.,” Michael Oxman
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 about climbing, working with homeowners, tree health, and more! For more on Michael and his work you can visit his website www.treedr.com and checkout his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelOxman.
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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.
Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!
Twitter/X: @DisForestryPod
Instagram: @discovering_forestry
Facebook: Discovering Forestry
YouTube: @discoveringforestry6905
LinkedIn: Discovering Forestry Podcast
Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠
Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy
Produced by: Nico Manganiello
Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello
...more
30min
September 01, 2025Episode 213 - Pickup Trucks and Trees with Fred Haefele
Korey and Joe sit down with Fred Haefele, arborist and author, to discuss his 40 plus year career in the forestry industry. Fred and the guys also discuss his newest book, The Essential Book of Pickup Trucks. You can order Fred’s new book here: https://shorturl.at/fosPN. For more on Fred, you can visit his website fredhaefele.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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.
Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!
Twitter/X: @DisForestryPod
Instagram: @discovering_forestry
Facebook: Discovering Forestry
YouTube: @discoveringforestry6905
LinkedIn: Discovering Forestry Podcast
Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠
Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy
Produced by: Nico Manganiello
Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello
...more
30min
August 18, 2025Episode 212 - Trail Stewardship with Erica Bean
Korey and Joe sit down with Erica Bean, Stewardship Program Manager at Headwaters Trails Alliance, for a discussion on trail stewardship, forestry recreation, and more. Erica discusses her career and shares how she works daily with her team to help maintain trails in Grand County, Colorado and help to educate those who use the trails. Erica and her team educate recreationists by sharing leave no trace principles, trail regulations, and helping them be prepared for any obstacles they could face on the trails. For more on Headwaters Trails Alliance you can visit https://headwaterstrails.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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.
Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!
Twitter/X: @DisForestryPod
Instagram: @discovering_forestry
Facebook: Discovering Forestry
YouTube: @discoveringforestry6905
LinkedIn: Discovering Forestry Podcast
Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠
Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy
Produced by: Nico Manganiello
Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello
...more
25min
August 04, 2025Episode 211 - The Reutilization of Urban Wood with David Merriman and Thaddeus Driscoll
Korey and Joe sit down with David Merriman, President of ArborScape Inc, and Thaddeus Driscoll, Urban Wood Program Facilitator at Colorado State Forest Service, for a conversation on urban wood. David discusses the work of his company ArborScape Services as well as their subsidiary ArborScape Wood Products, which uses recycled wood to make their products. Thaddeus shares how he is helping cities to learn which wood can and cannot be reused, along with work he and David are doing together to educate the community on arboriculture.
For more on ArborScape Services and ArborScape Wood Products you visit https://www.arborscapeservices.com/ and https://arborscapewood.com/
For more on David’s work with ArborScape and the Colorado Arborist Association you can also visit https://coloradoarboristassociation.com/
For more on Thaddeus’ work with the Urban Wood Program at Colorado State Forest Service you can visit https://csfs.colostate.edu/forest-management/community-urban-forestry/ and https://urbanwoodnetwork.org/chapter/colorado-state-chapter/

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.
Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!
Twitter/X: @DisForestryPod
Instagram: @discovering_forestry
Facebook: Discovering Forestry
YouTube: @discoveringforestry6905
LinkedIn: Discovering Forestry Podcast
Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠
Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy
Produced by: Nico Manganiello
Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello
...more
33min

FAQs about Discovering Forestry:

How many episodes does Discovering Forestry have?

The podcast currently has 226 episodes available.

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