Discovering Forestry

Worms, snakes and squirrels, oh my! Joe and Korey sit down and discuss different animals they have encountered in Arboriculture from the ground up.

Have any animal encounter stories? We would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] about the encounter.

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Pumpkin Picking, Hayrides, Oktoberfest & Football…Fall Is Thriving!

Joe & Korey sit down and discuss different Fall facts, focusing on why do trees change color?

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Joe & Korey sit down and talk with Kevin Lewis on all things turf! Kevin has over 20 years experience in the golf industry, was an Agronomic Technical Specialist with John Deere Landscapes and is currently the Commercial Golf, Sports Turf & Nursery Markets Technical Manager for Arborjet.

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Joe and Korey sit down with Jon Steigerwaldt, the Forest Conservation Director at the Ruffed Grouse Society. They discuss how Jon has forestry in his DNA with forestry being a family tradition. His Grandfather was a Staff Forester during World War II and then founded a Forestry Consulting business. They dive into Jon’s career path in forestry and what he is doing now with the Ruffed Grouse Society. Focusing on the forest species, Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock who need young forests as part of their ecology.

https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Joe & Korey sit down and chat about what has been happening, gypsy moth trials, winter pruning, upcoming spring opportunities and the preparation with shows and presentations. They also dive into some arboriculture related history.

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Joe & Korey touch base on what they have been up to and discuss Korey's accomplishment with his bike tour with the Tour Des Trees. Everyone in the Green Industry has been grinding since buds were popping, so make sure to take a breather and take inventory before Fall!

Want to donate to Korey’s Tour Des Trees Fundraising Page?

https://tour-des-trees-2021.blackbaud-sites.com/fundraising/koreys-tour-des-trees-fundraising-page

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Joe had a chance to chat with a long time friend, Erick Palacioshis. They discuss Erick's path from trees to utility, and how he started his own company the International Arborist Institute. 

Learn more about the International Arborist Institute.

@iaitraining

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Joe & Korey had an opportunity to sit down with Lindsey Purcell, Urban Forestry Extension Specialist at Purdue University and Executive Director of the Indiana Chapter of ISA. Lindsey’s passion is moving people in the industry to the next level with their early careers, being a certified arborist and what their duties entail to become stewards of the environment.

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz

Korey had a chance to sit down with Rudy Rutemiller the Regional Sales Manager for Petzl as well as a Certified Arborist. They discuss Rudy’s Arboriculture path from dragging brush, climbing trees, and PHC to now the Regional Sales Manager for the East Coast with Petzl. They dive into different climbing gear that Petzl has to offer and the different benefits.

About Petzl:

For 50 years, Petzl has been built around four pillars, four fundamental values that motivate every decision we make: remaining a stable family business, encouraging innovation to imagine the best solutions, insisting on industrial excellence with the goal of zero defects, and remaining engaged with our communities by providing global best practices. Petzl is committed to quality and innovation within tree care with well known products such as the ZIGZAG mechanical prussik, SEQUOIA line of saddles, and VERTEX lightweight helmets. For more information visit Petzl.com

Get it touch with Rudy

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Joe & Korey discuss how to be prepared and what to think about for getting involved in Plant Health Care. Understanding anatomy, physiology, how a tree lives and dies is paramount to beginning a great plant health company.

Tree Diagnostic Checklist Episode

Book Recommendation: How Trees Die by Jeff Gillman

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Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

Produced by: Cara Markiewicz

Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz