Episodes
Joe and Korey sit down with Joe Hansen of the Municipal Arborist Podcast. The guys and Joe discuss municipal forestry’s history, its growing role in the industry and the future of municipal forestry. You can check out Joe’s podcast at https://themunicipalarborist.buzzsprout.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...
Published 11/04/24
Published 11/04/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Amy Tetreault, the Executive Vice President of the Tree Care Industry Association. The guys and Amy discuss this year’s upcoming TCI Expo, which will take place in Baltimore from November 6th-9th. For more on TCI Expo 2024 you can visit https://expo.tcia.org/ For a free TCIA magazine subscription you can visit https://tcimag.tcia.org/subscribe/  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics...
Published 10/21/24
Joe and Korey sit down to discuss wildlife damage to trees. They discuss some of the most common wildlife damage seen and what environments you may see the damage in. The guys also share some tips on how you can protect your trees from wildlife damage. 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...
Published 10/14/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Scott Behnke, of LawnCARE Solutions, and Will LaPoint, of SavATree. The four of them discuss how new emissions regulations will impact businesses and what the real effect of the emissions regulations will be. The guys specifically dive into electrical vs gas powered equipment and how that could change cost for both businesses and customers in the industry. For more on LawnCARE Solutions you can visit www.lawncare-solutions.com  If you enjoyed the podcast please...
Published 10/07/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Matthew Bernia and Tyler Sisson of Michigan State University, to discuss the school’s forestry’s programs. Matthew and Tyler share how they got into the industry, what MSU’s forestry programs are offering, and getting more students and people interested in forestry.  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...
Published 09/30/24
Joe and Korey sit down and have a conversation on avoiding burnout as the seasons begin to change. The guys discuss how to stay motivated and finish the year strong. 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 ...
Published 09/23/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Paul Cancik, a Forestry Operations Supervisor for the City and County of Denver. Paul discusses his career and journey in forestry. The guys also pick Paul’s brain on the different kinds of water to use when watering your plants, what to look for and their effects on plants.  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...
Published 09/16/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Dr. Paul Doruska, Professor of Forest Measurements at the College of Natural Resources for the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. The guys discuss how forestry practices have changed and the importance of continually learning throughout your career. Korey also reminisces on his time as a college student in Dr. Paul’s class. If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions or topics you would like us...
Published 09/02/24
Joe and Korey sit down with friend of the show and past guest Lindsey Purcell, Director of Indiana Chapter of ISA. The guys discuss Lindsey’s new book Arboricultural Practices; a science-based approach to tree care. To learn more about Lindsey or his book you can visit https://lpconsultinggroup.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...
Published 08/26/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Alex Kundrat, the owner and founder of Speak Easy Communication Solutions LLC. The guys discuss with Alex how Speak Easy is making communication easier for arborists and job sites safer. Joe also recaps his experience at ISA 2024, where he was a keynote speaker!  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...
Published 08/19/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Ben Brusie, Arborist and Owner of Green Ridge Plant Care. Ben and the guys discuss his career and the importance of continuing to educate yourself as you move through your career. For more on Green Ridge Plant Care you can visit https://www.greenridgeplantcare.com/index.html 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...
Published 08/05/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Nick Bonner of Treestuff.com. The guys discuss Nick’s career and his unique story of how he ended up at Treestuff.com. Nick shares his perspective on the forestry industry and some career advice for those starting up.  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...
Published 07/29/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Zak Peterson, Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Arborjet Inc and a Certified Sports Field Manager. The guys and Zak discuss his career as a CSFM working in professional baseball and much more.  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:...
Published 07/22/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Jarred Saralecos, a forestry instructor at Michigan State University. Jarred and the guys discuss his experience in the industry, the importance of forest literacy and what’s in store for the future of the forestry workforce. If you have questions for Jarred you can email him at [email protected]. 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...
Published 07/15/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Taha Ebrabhimi, the author and illustrator of Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide (Sasquatch Books, 2024). The guys and Taha discuss her book and her love for trees. For more on Taha or to buy her book you can visit https://tahaebrahimi.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...
Published 07/06/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Asia L. Dowtin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Urban and Community Forestry for the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University. Asia and the guys discuss the different factors impacting urban and community forestry within Michigan and across the United States.  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...
Published 07/01/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Hannah Shaw, Line Of Business Specialist - Agronomics & Arboriculture for SiteOne Landscape Supply. The guys and Hannah discuss her career so far and her love for plant health care. You can find Hannah on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-imagine-shaw-961858145/ 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...
Published 06/24/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Dr. Michelle Lupica. Dr. Lupica is a board certified family medical physician. Throughout the episode she provides information on what is an allergic reaction, why they occur, and some tips for avoiding these allergic reactions.  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...
Published 06/17/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Leah Hancock, the founder of Placid Marketing. Leah discusses how to properly market yourself/business and what avenues you should be looking to use. For more on Placid Marketing you can visit www.placid.marketing 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...
Published 06/10/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Bryan Kappa of Chip Drop. Bryan discusses how Chip Drop is helping arborists and home owners and how the company came to be. For more on Chip Drop you can visit https://getchipdrop.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:...
Published 06/03/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Brian Bruce and Billy Davis of Saluting Branches. The guys discuss the work of Saluting Branches to give free tree services in veteran cemeteries and their 2024 event that will take place on September 18th.  For more on Saluting Branches and how you can help you can visit https://www.salutingbranches.org/volunteer 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...
Published 05/27/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Marty Shaw; author, arborist, and artist. Marty returns to the show to discuss  prevention, planning, and recovery when it comes to construction damage and trees. For more on Marty’s work and projects you can visit the following;...
Published 05/20/24
Joe and Korey sit down with Nathan Taylor of Taylor Tree to discuss his work at Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama. The guys also discuss Nathan’s 20 year journey in the tree care industry. For more on Taylor Tree you can visit  https://taylortreeserviceal.com/ and for more on Freedom Monument Sculpture Park you can visit https://legacysites.eji.org/about/monument/  If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Send your questions...
Published 05/13/24