Discovering Forestry

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 worked his way up in the industry, learning and competing in climbing competitions, building/managing/selling his own business, and continues to inspire future tree professionals. Listen as Mark does a deep dive into his theory and process of raising the bar, and encouraging the next generation of tree care professionals!

Guest: Mark Malmstrom, Utah, USA

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 about. Mark is the most decorated competitive tree climber (both nationally and internationally), helps with his family-owned tree service, is a spokesperson for STIHL Inc, Teufelberger, Fiber Rope Corporation and Kask Helmets, and developer of treebuzz.com. 

Guest: Mark Chisholm: www.portal.treebuzz.com/mark-chisholm 

Twitter: @MarkChisholm97 

Instagram: Chisholm.Mark

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Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 Pricklethorn. Listen in as we discuss how Professor Pricklethorn is helping teachers, parents, and children learn the connections between science and everyday life with trees!

Guest: Professor Elwood Pricklethorn: https://www.pricklethorn.com/

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Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 few of our female tree friends, and past mentors.

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Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 philosophy, tree mechanics, and how trees can explode! #uwsp #trees #treecare #arborist #education

Guests: Richard Hauer, Professor of Forestry, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point: https://www.uwsp.edu/directory/profile/richard-hauer/

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Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 discuss how they are helping monitor and help Southeastern Wisconsin’s birds of prey. #audubonsociety

Guests: Wachtel Tree Science’s Arborists Brooke Stemple and Jon Budish:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=klVF5xglZhA

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Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 owning and selling his own successful tree service. And now working as SavATree’s Safety and Skills Trainer.

Guest: Ryan Torcicollo, Safety and Climbing Skills Instructor - SavATree

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Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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. Listen as we pivot from urban forest tree value, to forest tree value, and discuss some of the differences. And no, you don’t have a million dollar black walnut tree!

Guest: Trevor Kubitsky - Forester For Michigan State Department of Natural Resources

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Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 conversation about amenity tree value, some philosophy, and a lot of education!

Guest: Marty Shaw, Author, Artist and Arborist: www.greenseasonconsulting.com

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Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 dive into some of the variables and considerations involved in determining a tree’s financial value.

Guest: Kay Sicheneder - Senior Consulting Arborist, SavATree, Michigan, USA

Learn more about American Society of Consulting Arborists: www.asca-consultants.org/

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Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz