Discovering Forestry

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 service. Listen in as we discuss the history of tree care for this family business covering The Great Depression, wars, and innovations to stay relevant, and help advance our industry!

Guests: Mike and Jake Van Yahres: https://vytc.com/

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Joe and Korey sit down with competitive climbing arborist Aneesa Winn and discuss her amazing career, accomplishments, and inspirational perspective on climbing trees. Listen in as we talk about climbing competitions, women in trees, and the life of an international contract climber!

Guest: Aneesa Winn: [email protected] & IG @thetreechic

Aneesa is an ambassador for Courant Vertical Living: https://vertical-living.mycourant.com/en

If you would like to participate in or support the WCISA WIA (Western Chapter ISA Women in Arboriculture) annual workshop visit -  https://wcisa-wia.org/support/

If you're interested in learning more about the work done by Sybil Gotsch and Nalini Nadkarni you can visit their websites at http://www.sybilgotsch.com/ and https://nalininadkarni.com/

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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, management style, and hiring philosophy in the green industry during this compelling conversation! 

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 and episodes are heating up and catching on. And Joe ends the episode with some great tree jokes!

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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. Listen in as we ask Abdon about how he prepares for competition climbing, and how his perspective on climbing has changed over the years.

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 rabbit hole, and look at the history and many ways of removing (or embracing) the tree ‘leftovers.’

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

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 pollinators, and soil health too! Listen in and have a good laugh, and let us know what you think the future of plant health will be...

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Korey sits down with Carolina Paredes of Beast Coast Tree Climbers of Asheville, North Carolina and discusses the “Beast Coast Difference.” Listen in as we discuss some of the more important things that you can do to stay fit, healthy, hydrated, and mentally prepared to tackle your day… or that next tree removal…

Guest: Carolina Paredes - https://www.beastcoasttreeclimbers.com/ 

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Joe & Korey sit down with Nick Araya of TREEcareLA and discuss some of the differences in how arboriculture is practiced and perceived in California. Nick shares a lifetime of experiences and advice in a compelling conversation about trees you will not want to miss!

Guest: Nick Araya, TREEcareLA, https://treecarela.com/ 

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz 

Joe & Korey sit down with Tom Dunn of Arborisk and discuss the importance of being properly insured in the tree world. Hear some interesting stories, and fun facts about covering your assets!

Guest: Tom Dunn, Arborisk, https://arboriskinsurance.com/ 

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to [email protected].

Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"

Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Korey Lofy

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz