Episodios

  • Episode 229 - Conservation Arboriculture and a Humbling Career with Philip van Wassenaer
    Apr 13 2026

    Korey 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 Arborist and more! Philip and the guys also talk about the importance of sticking to your professional ethics and opinions and being willing to walk from a potential job. For more on Urban Forest Innovations you can visit their website https://www.urbanforestinnovations.com/

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    Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠

    Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

    Produced by: Nico Manganiello

    Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello

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    31 m
  • Episode 228 - Building a Business and a Team Culture with Gabe Fielding
    Mar 30 2026

    Korey 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 aspects of positive work cultures they worked in, as well as experiences in poor work cultures. Gabe shares some of the ways in which he has worked to build a positive and fun environment for his team and why you should strive to do the same with your business. For more on Gabe and Fielding Tree Care you can visit their website ⁠https://fieldingtreecare.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 ⁠info@discoveringforestrypodcast.com⁠.

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    Music credit:⁠⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠⁠

    Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

    Produced by: Nico Manganiello

    Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello

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    29 m
  • Episode 227 - Listener Mail Bag! A Discussion on Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorn Beetle
    Mar 16 2026

    Korey 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’s mailbag focuses on questions related to invasive insects that harming North American Trees, such as EAB and ALB.

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    Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠

    Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

    Produced by: Nico Manganiello

    Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello


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    28 m
  • Episode 226 - Canadian Timber Frames with Jason Boyd
    Mar 2 2026

    Korey 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 timber frame homes. Jason shares some insight to the progress of building and designing a timber frame home and speaks on his appreciation of them. Jason also discusses his career journey and how technology has opened more doors for himself and the industry of architectural industry. For more on Class 5 Design and Arborist Growth Partners you can visit their websites https://class5.myportfolio.com/ and www.arboristgrowthpartners.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 ⁠info@discoveringforestrypodcast.com⁠.

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    Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠

    Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

    Produced by: Nico Manganiello

    Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello

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    35 m
  • Episode 225 - Urban Trees in Ecosystems with Intentions, with Henrik Sjöman from Sweden
    Feb 16 2026

    Korey and Joe sit down with Henrik Sjöman, Senior researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences & Scientific Curator at Gothenburg Botanical Garden. Henrik and the guys talk about the need for more communication and collaboration between arborists and landscapers in order to properly care for trees and plants. The guys and Henrik also discuss the importance of being selective in what you plant,and planting with a purpose.

    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 ⁠info@discoveringforestrypodcast.com⁠.

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    Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠

    Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

    Produced by: Nico Manganiello

    Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello

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    35 m
  • Episode 224 - Association Management with Michael Palmer of Treeline Associates
    Feb 2 2026

    Korey 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 everything that goes into running one. The guys and Michael also discuss how people can get involved with different associations and boards and how associations can motivate people to get involved with them. To connect with Michael you can reach out to him via email mpalmer@treelineassociates.com. For more on Treeline Associates you can visit their website treelineassociates.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 ⁠info@discoveringforestrypodcast.com⁠.

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    Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠

    Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

    Produced by: Nico Manganiello

    Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello

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    29 m
  • Episode 223 - Tree Business Exit Strategies (Part 2) with Jason Jones of SavATree
    Jan 19 2026

    Korey sits down with Jason Jones, co-owner of Aspen Tree Service, to discuss his 30+ year career in the industry. In this episode Korey and Jason continue along the discussion of tree business exit strategies. Jason shares his own experience, as an owner, of those exit strategies. He discusses the sale of his first company and his most recent merger and partnership of Aspen Tree Service company with SavATree. Jason shares what he’s learned from the two experiences and shines some light on the decision making process for an exit strategy. Namely how to properly value your business and other key factors to consider. For more on Aspen Tree Service you can visit their website https://myaspentree.com/ To contact Jason, you can reach out via email at jasonjones@savatree.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 ⁠info@discoveringforestrypodcast.com⁠.

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    Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠

    Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

    Produced by: Nico Manganiello

    Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello

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    29 m
  • Episode 222 - Tree Business Exit Strategies (Part 1) with Greg Carbone of Bartlett Tree Experts
    Jan 6 2026

    Korey and Joe sit down with Greg Carbone, VP of commercial Accounts for Bartlett Tree Experts, to discuss the importance of having a succession plan in place for tree care business. The guys and Greg discuss what different exit plans and strategies are available for business owners and people in the tree care industry. Greg also shares the different ways in which Bartlett is helping to provide succession plans to those in the tree care industry. For more information on Bartlett’s work you can contact Greg at Gcarbone@bartlett.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 ⁠info@discoveringforestrypodcast.com⁠.

    Be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms!

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    • YouTube: @discoveringforestry6905

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    Music credit:⁠ Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber"⁠ ⁠Muzaproduction “Sport Rock Logo 1”⁠

    Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy

    Produced by: Nico Manganiello

    Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz & Nico Manganiello

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    32 m