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Discovering Forestry

Discovering Forestry
Arboriculture
Urban Forestry
Tree Care
Plant Health Care
Soil Health
Digital Marketing
Emerald Ash Borer
Tree Industry
Tree Care Industry
Tree Preservation
Tree Health
Forestry
Climate Change
Tree Service Companies
Women's Tree Climbing Workshop
Forestry Education
TCI Expo
Sustainability
Personal Growth
Michigan State University

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes242Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Korey 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 a researcher. The guys and Dr. Mica also discuss soil vs dirt, trees vs... more

Korey 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 architect and his perspective on how landscape architects and arborists can be... more

Korey 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 care industry and more!

If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review... more

Korey 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 journey, the work of SFI, and how Meg, her team, and their collaborators are... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Mica McMillan
Palm Specialist, University of Florida Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center
University of Florida
Episode: Episode 237 - Right Place, Right Plant with Dr. Mica McMillan
Bryan Walters
Landscape architect with RCA and ASLA credentials
Episode: Episode 236 - Landscape Architects Convo with Bryan Walters, RCA, ASLA
Joe Drinkhorn
Climber and industry professional featured on the show
Camelot Tree Care (via Joe's role)
Episode: Episode 235 - Climbing Trees and more with Joe Drinkhorn
Meg Hanna
Director of Urban and Community Forestry
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Episode: Episode 234 - Urban Forestry Sustainability with Meg Hanna of SFI
Chris Sallows
Arborist from Ontario; world record climber; presenter at ISO Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Episode: Episode 231 - Climbing Trees and more with Chris Sallows
Carla Bailey
HR consultant and founder of Solutions by CB
Solutions by CB
Episode: Episode 230 - The Importance of HR with Carla Bailey of Solutions by CB
Philip van Wassenaer
Conservation Arboriculture expert, urban forestry consultant
Ontario, Canada
Episode: Episode 229 - Conservation Arboriculture and a Humbling Career with Philip van Wassenaer
Gabe Fielding
Owner of Fielding Tree Care
Fielding Tree Care
Episode: Episode 228 - Building a Business and a Team Culture with Gabe Fielding
Jason Boyd
Owner of Class 5 Design, timber frame architectural designer
Class 5 Design
Episode: Episode 226 - Canadian Timber Frames with Jason Boyd

Hosts

Korey Lofy
Host of Discovering Forestry
Joe Aiken
Co-host of Discovering Forestry

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Not my cup of tea. I listened to the first Ten episodes. If you are wanting a podcast about traditional forestry this is not the show for you. If you are into arboriculture this will be right up your alley. They should really change the name of the podcast.

    Audible
    2
    Tyler Ballard
    United States5 years ago
  • Urban Forestry

    Not my cup of tea. I listened to the first Ten episodes. If you are wanting a podcast about traditional forestry this is not the show for you. If you are into arboriculture this will be right up your alley. They should really change the name of the podcast.

    Audible
    2
    Tyler Ballard
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank you for the fun facts

    My name is Jake Van Yahres and I’m the co-owner of Van Yahres Tree Company in Virginia. We do a Fun Fact Friday for the company every week and on multiple occasions I’ll use one from you all. Thank you for that and the great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jake VY
    United States5 years ago
  • Fresh view in forestry!

    The fresh perspective these guys bring to the industry along with their guests is exciting, interesting, and inspiring! Great job Joe and Korey!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJBC Photography
    United States5 years ago
  • Arborjet Joe Rocks!!!

    Just wanted to say that I am so proud to call Arborjet Joe my dad!! Just listened to your first podcast and couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. You guys talking about getting interested in to your field, made me think back to my 6th grade leaf project I got to do with my dad, and he was my hero, all the other kids in my class were jealous of the final project!! We found so many trees, my dad even got me a ginkgo leaf!!! Now looking back, I even did my senior thesis on the emerald ash bore. Even... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aaiken20
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show offers practical, field-tested insights for arborists and green-industry professionals.
Listeners appreciate candid discussions on culture, HR, and sustainable practices in field services.
Guests bring deep expertise across forestry, urban forestry, and tree care, with a strong emphasis on business impact.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#71
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#198
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#232
Italy/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#60
China/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#224
Ireland/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 237 - Right Place, Right Plant with Dr. Mica McMillan
Q: Can you bring me up to speed? Who are you and how did you get to where you are today?
Mica describes herself as the Palm Specialist at UF, based in Fort Lauderdale, with a background in soil and water science and a PhD path that led her to focus on palms and turf nutrition, ultimately working at UF after starting at AquaTrolls.
Episode 236 - Landscape Architects Convo with Bryan Walters, RCA, ASLA
Q: What does it mean to be a landscape architect?
Bryan explains that landscape architecture is the design and planning phase that considers site ecology, community needs, and long-term outcomes, and that LA expertise helps anticipate how a site will mature and how elements like trees will perform before and after construction.
Episode 235 - Climbing Trees and more with Joe Drinkhorn
Q: Who are you? How did you get into trees?
I got into tree work after a mix of playing in bands, attending festivals, and gradually moving toward climbing; I started recreationally, learned a lot from friends and events, and then pursued professional work with Camelot and other companies.
Episode 230 - The Importance of HR with Carla Bailey of Solutions by CB
Q: Why is hiring and managing people such a big challenge for owner-operators?
Because owners juggle multiple roles; proper HR support removes the guessing, reduces turnover costs, and helps define clear policies and culture.
Episode 230 - The Importance of HR with Carla Bailey of Solutions by CB
Q: What is the core value of HR in a small green industry business?
HR is a bridge to build culture and a system to place people where they fit best, turning employees into a cohesive, high-performing team.

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What is Discovering Forestry about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on practical forestry, arboriculture, and green industry topics with a strong emphasis on real-world applications and business impact. Episodes frequently explore how technology, HR, fieldcraft, urban forestry, and sustainability intersect with running or scaling green-service businesses, often featuring practitioners, researchers, and business leaders sharing actionable insights, stories, and lessons learned. A notable strength is the blend of hands-on tactics (hiring, culture, safety, service design) with broader industry trends (urban tree management, conservation arboriculture, pest management). That practical, field-tested perspective—paired with guests who bring deep hands-on expertise—helps listeners tr... more

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1. Dr. Mica McMillan
2. Bryan Walters
3. Joe Drinkhorn
4. Meg Hanna
5. Chris Sallows
6. Carla Bailey
7. Philip van Wassenaer
8. Gabe Fielding

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