Discovering Forestry
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About this podcast
The industry’s only podcast focused on all things tree and landscape. Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy combine over 60 years of industry knowledge and experience and will discuss some of the trends, concerns, and opportunities in the fields of forestry and arboriculture.
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- Episode 243 - Rooted in History: The Belle Isle Saw Mill Revival with Lawrence Law · 28 minKorey and Joe sit down with Lawrence Law, Urban and Community Forester & Partnership Coordinator for Michigan Department of Natural Resources, to discuss the Belle Isle Saw Mill…
- Episode 242 - TCI EXPO 2026 Preview with David White · 26 minKorey and Joe sit down with David White, President and CEO of the Tree Care Industry Association, to preview TCI Expo 2026! For more on TCIA you can visit their website…
- Episode 241 - Objective Based Pruning with Lindsey Purcell · 27 minKorey and Joe sit down with Lindsey Purcell, who returns for his third appearance on the show! Lindsey is the Principal of Lp Consulting Group, a Board Certified Master Arborist…
- Episode 240 - Roots of Redemption with Brian Eubanks of Growlersburg Conservation Camp and Arborist Program · 29 minKorey and Joe sit down with Brian Eubanks of Growlersburg Conservation Camp and Arborist Program. Brian and the guys discuss the reentry program at Growlersburg Conversation Camp…
- Episode 239 - A conversation on Entomology with Dr. Deborah McCullough · 36 minKorey and Joe sit down with Deborah McCullough, Ph.D, Professor of Entomology and Forestry at Michigan State University. The guys and Dr. Deb discuss her career journey…
- Episode 238 - ISA Annual International Conference Recap · 25 minKorey and Joe sit down to discuss their takeaways from the ISA Annual International Conference. The guys share their experiences from the conference, discuss Joe being honored…
- Episode 237 - Right Place, Right Plant with Dr. Mica McMillan · 31 minKorey and Joe sit down with Dr. Mica McMillan, Palm Horticulture Specialist at the University of Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, to discuss her career as…
- Episode 236 - Landscape Architects Convo with Bryan Walters, RCA, ASLA · 28 minKorey sits down with Bryan Walters, a Senior Associate at Daniel Rogers Landscape Architecture, to discuss Bryan’s career journey from being a chef to becoming a landscape…
- Episode 235 - Climbing Trees and more with Joe Drinkhorn · 30 minKorey sits down with Joe Drinkhorn, from Camelot Tree & Shrub Corporation, to discuss his journey in tree work, his passion for competitive tree climbing, his outlook on the tree…
- Episode 234 - Urban Forestry Sustainability with Meg Hanna of SFI · 26 minKorey and Joe sit down with Meg Hanna, Director of Urban and Community Forestry for Canada for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). Meg and the guys discuss her career…
- Episode 233 - Being a Tree Industry Dad and Working with a Team featuring Korey Conry · 29 minKorey and Joe sit down with returning guest, Korey Conry, an OSHA 10/30 Authorized Trainer, TCIA Qualified Trainer, Certified Flagger Instructor (ATSSA) and Regional Safety…
- Episode 232 - A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) and The Trees with Daniel · 30 minKorey and Joe sit down with Dan Ellersdorfer, the AI arborist, to discuss how AI can help support your tree business. Dan and the guys discuss how AI can fit into your work life…
- Episode 231 - Climbing Trees and more with Chris Sallows · 23 minKorey and Joe sit down with Chris Sallows, the world record holder for the 15m Ascent Event with a time of 8.803 seconds! The guys and Chris discuss his world record, his love…
- Episode 230 - The Importance of HR with Carla Bailey of Solutions by CB · 27 minKorey and Joe sit down with Carla Bailey, a Human Resources strategist and Founder of Solutions by CB. Carla and the guys discuss some of the misconceived notions people have…
- Episode 229 - Conservation Arboriculture and a Humbling Career with Philip van Wassenaer · 31 minKorey and Joe sit down with Philip van Wassenar, Founder and Senior Advisor of Urban Forest Innovations Inc. Philip discusses his love for climbing, how he became a Consulting…
- Episode 228 - Building a Business and a Team Culture with Gabe Fielding · 29 minKorey and Joe sit down with Gabe Fielding of Fielding Tree Care LLC, to discuss the importance culture plays in a work place. The guys and Gabe share some of their favorite…
- Episode 227 - Listener Mail Bag! A Discussion on Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorn Beetle · 28 minKorey and Joe sit down to answer your questions! The guys dig into our listener mailbag for this episode as they discuss the topics submitted by you and fellow listeners. This…
- Episode 226 - Canadian Timber Frames with Jason Boyd · 35 minKorey and Joe sit down with Jason Boyd, Owner & Architectural Technologist of Class 5 Design and Co-Owner of Arborist Growth Partners. Jason and the guys have a discussion on how…
- Episode 225 - Urban Trees in Ecosystems with Intentions, with Henrik Sjöman from Sweden · 35 minKorey and Joe sit down with Henrik Sjöman, Senior researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences & Scientific Curator at Gothenburg Botanical Garden. Henrik and…
- Episode 224 - Association Management with Michael Palmer of Treeline Associates · 29 minKorey and Joe sit down with Michael Palmer, the Executive Director and Founder of Tree Line Associates. Michael shares an inside perspective of how to manage an association and…







