From The Forest

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From The Forest episodes

June 22, 2023 Tent Caterpillars_Part 1
Unfortunately, this episode's recording doesn't begin until 19 minutes into it.

Well, it's that time again to discuss tent caterpillars. Some of our members are experiencing gypsy moth damage upon oak trees, while others are eastern tent caterpillars upon fruit trees. I expect forest tent caterpillars soon on a more commonly found tree--sugar maple.
We'll discuss some basic biology of these insects and when it's time to take action too.
1 hr
June 15, 2023 Forestry Check-In (June ’23)
On this week's show, Catskill Forest Association's field staff will "check in" & report back & discuss notable findings "from the forest." We'll dive into each member's experiences with forest owners, field services, educational events, and just cool things they might be up to in the forest.
Catskill Forest Association includes 4 field staff members:
Ryan Trapani--Director of Forest Services
John MacNaught--Forest Program Manager
Zane Lawyer--Education Arborist
Zahra Bellucci--Education Forester
1 hr
June 06, 2023 Members of the Genus Populus
This week John and Zane will discuss the unique habits and importance of the members of the genus Populus which include the species Balsam Poplars, Aspens, and Cottonwoods. They’ll discuss their traits, where they grow best, common uses, value for wildlife, and threats to their success
1 hr
June 01, 2023 Ryan’s Walk on the Shawangunk Ridge
Even though I grew up in Ulster County & live & work in the Catskill Mountains today, the Catskills were something I peered over at from another set of "mountains" growing up. The Shawangunk Ridge was really where I learned to love the woods first. This ridge will always be special to me, and no doubt it is. It was good to get back & see that white rock again with all its unique--but pyrogenic--vegetation atop. It was also nice to see the Catskills across from the Rondout Valley stretched out wide.
On this week's show, we'll discuss some observations from this short trip on the ridge.
1 hr
May 24, 2023 Sycamore with Gary Mead
Every Third Wednesday we have Wood Artist, Gary Mead on the show to discuss a native tree, or something else forest-related. This month we'll be discussing the sycamore tree.
Gary is the former owner of Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill & current owner of Gary Mead Gallery in Margaretville, Delaware County. He was born & raised on a dairy farm in New Kingston, Town of Middletown, Delaware County.
1 hr
May 18, 2023 Oak Openings Region of Metroparks Toledo, Ohio with LaRae Sprow
On this week's show, we'll see how Metroparks Toledo in Ohio is preserving their "Oak Openings Region" or savannas through prescribed burning with Natural Resources Supervisor--LaRae Sprow.
Oak openings or savannas were once more common in the Midwest. But due to fire suppression, agriculture, and development over the last two centuries, they have become rare. Metroparks Toledo is looking to restore this critically important habitat. Today, forests have become extremely dense without fire, making restoring this habitat challenging.
Officially the Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area. It is a public park district consisting of parks, nature preserves, a botanical garden, a trail network, and a historic battlefield in Lucas County, Ohio. Metroparks Toledo “promotes conservation & restoration, encourages active lifestyles & nurtures lifelong learning & an appreciation for natural resources.”
1 hr
May 11, 2023 Forestry Check-In
On this week's show, Catskill Forest Association's field staff will "check-in" & report back & discuss notable findings "from the forest." We'll dive into each member's experiences with forest owners, field services, educational events, and just cool things they might be up to in the forest.
Catskill Forest Association includes 4 field staff members:
Ryan Trapani--Director of Forest Services
John MacNaught--Forest Program Manager
Zane Lawyer--Education Arborist
Zahra Bellucci--Education Forester
1 hr
May 04, 2023 Discover Diversity of Tree Syrups with New Leaf Tree Syrups’s Michael Farrell
On this week's show, we'll be talking to New Leaf Tree Syrups's Michael Farrell. New Leaf aims to "help people experience the 'delight of discovery' with unique tree syrups..." We'll discuss making syrup beyond maple from birch, walnut, beech, among others.
Michael Farrell is Co-Founder & CEO of New Leaf Tree Syrups. He first learned about the wonders of maple syrup during a college field trip while obtaining his Master's degree in forestry from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, N.Y. He then started tapping trees on his childhood property and soon after went on to serve for 13 years as the Director of Cornell University’s Uihlein Forest, a maple syrup research and extension field station in Lake Placid, N.Y. Michael focused his efforts on the sustainable development of the maple syrup industry, assisted thousands of sugarmakers with their own operations, and conducted a great deal of research and education on the potential for tapping other species beyond maple.
1 hr
April 27, 2023 Let’s Bend Some Wood with Gary Mead
Every Third Wednesday we have Wood Artist, Gary Mead on the show to discuss a native tree, or something else forest-related. This month we'll be discussing how wood can be bent into desirable shapes and curves.
Gary is the former owner of Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill & current owner of Gary Mead Gallery in Margaretville, Delaware County. He was born & raised on a dairy farm in New Kingston, Town of Middletown, Delaware County.
1 hr

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