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Silviculture
Forest Management
Invasive Species
Emerald Ash Borer
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Forestry
Cluster Planting
Ecological Memory
Forest Ecology
Climate Change
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Deer Impact On Forests
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SilviCast is a podcast devoted to silviculture: the science, practice, and art of forestry. We explore current topics in forest management, highlight innovative practices, and interview practitioners and researchers aiming to solve challenges facing today’s managers. The show is tailored for foresters and other land managers, whether it’s listening at the office or in the truck on the way to the f... more

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It’s hard to turn around these days without seeing or reading something about UAVs or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Drones are becoming an increasingly important tool in many fields, including within the practice of silviculture. On this episode of Silvi... more

Foresters are increasingly aware of the importance of prescribed fire as a silvicultural tool in the maintenance and management of fire-adapted forest ecosystems.  At the same time concerns remain over the impact of those fires on the timber resource... more

German foresters sometimes named silvicultural systems after the region where the treatment was developed and practiced. So it is with the Acadian femelschlag, a locally developed gap-based system designed to restore species diversity and structure t... more

Foresters need to make decisions every day, and sometimes difficult decisions as we attempt to understand and address the diverse needs of the land, the landowner, and others. Similar to marking a tree, these decisions often require us to walk all th... more

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Kyle Schempp
Project Manager and Drone Pilot
Wildlife and Wetland Solutions
Episode: S.6 Ep.3: Line of Sight
Rick Hill
Regional Silviculturist and Reforestation Specialist
Michigan DNR
Episode: S.6 Ep.3: Line of Sight
Mike Saunders
Professor of Silviculture in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Purdue University
Episode: S.6 Ep.2: Toast Me Timbers!
Robert Seymour
Emeritus professor at the University of Maine, expert in silviculture
University of Maine
Episode: S.6 Ep.1: Acadian Femelschlag
Marianne Patinelli-Dubay
Environmental Philosophy Program Coordinator at SUNY's College of Environmental Science and Forestry
SUNY's College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Episode: S.5 Ep.12: Practical Wisdom
Chris Webster
Professor of Quantitative Ecology at Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University
Episode: S.5 Ep.11: Ecological Memory
Ethan Tapper
Consulting Forester and author of 'How to Love a Forest'
Bear Island Forestry
Episode: S.5 Ep.10: Why Does My Paint Gun Hate Me?
John Freeman
Chairman of Panama Forestry Equipment
Panama Pump Company
Episode: S.5 Ep.10: Why Does My Paint Gun Hate Me?
Ryan Holm
Sales Representative at Nelson Paint Company
Nelson Paint
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Greg Edge
Host and Co-host specializing in silviculture with expertise in forestry management.
Brad Hutnik
Host and Co-host specializing in silviculture with a focus on ecological practices in forestry.

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S.5 Ep.5: An Old-New Idea: Cluster Planting
Q: How does cluster planting work for other species?
Currently, cluster planting is primarily with oak, but there's interest in expanding to other tree species for restoration efforts.
S.5 Ep.5: An Old-New Idea: Cluster Planting
Q: What brought you to us, Somidh?
Cluster planting and its relation to silviculture, as discovered through listener interest.
S.5 Ep.7: Tsuga Science
Q: What was the goal of the study on silvicultural approaches for hemlocks?
The goal was to evaluate if canopy gaps could help hemlock trees survive against the hemlock woolly adelgid by improving their health and growth.
S.5 Ep.7: Tsuga Science
Q: How did you both first get into working with hemlock and hemlock woolly adelgid?
Both guests shared their backgrounds and previous research interests leading them to focus on hemlock and hemlock woolly adelgid management.
S.5 Ep.1: Putting the Old in Old-Growth
Q: How do you define old growth forests?
Old growth forests are characterized as those that were never directly impacted by intensive colonial land use, meaning they were not subjected to agriculture or logging.

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This podcast focuses on silviculture, exploring the intersection of science and practice within forestry management. Episodes often feature discussions on contemporary topics such as forest ecology, sustainable practices, and innovative management strategies with expert guests from academia and the forestry industry. The hosts engage listeners with a combination of technical insights and personal anecdotes, making complex subjects accessible and relatable, catering especially to foresters and land managers seeking to enhance their knowledge and practice. Notable for its practical approach, the content is geared towards professionals who want to stay updated on forestry challenges and solutions.

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