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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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Many of us in forestry remember the spotted owl controversy of the 1980s — a pivotal moment that put old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest in the national spotlight. But what’s less often told is how that same moment sparked a wave of old-growt... more

Foresters know degraded forests all too well. You’re out on a woods-walk with an enthusiastic landowner, but your eyes go straight to the poor growing stock, invasive plants, and eroded forest soils – the fingerprints of past degradation. Regardless,... more

A dead tree is not truly dead. As trees die, they become snags, downed logs, and eventually return to the soil as organic matter. Along this journey, they host a wide range of organisms and play essential roles in forest ecosystems. How foresters thi... more

Sometime the hardest thing and the right thing are the same. It is true of relationships, and it is true of forests. In this episode, we talk with author Ethan Tapper about his new book, How to Love a Forest. A Vermont Forester, Ethan dives deep with... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Burton
Associate Professor of Silviculture at Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University
Episode: S.7 Ep.3: The Old-Growth Project
John Stanturf
Visiting professor at Estonia University of Life Sciences and senior forest restoration specialist at InNovaSilva
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Episode: S.7 Ep.2: The Restoration Forester
Mark Harmon
Professor emeritus in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society
Oregon State University
Episode: S.7 Ep.1: Morticulture
Dr. Ralph Nyland
Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Silviculture at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Episode: S.6 Ep.10: Uneven by Design
Christian Nelson
Lake States Coordinator for the Forest Stewards Guild
Forest Stewards Guild
Episode: S.6 Ep.8: Bird's Eye View
Lenny Farlee
Extension forester at Purdue University specializing in black walnut management
Purdue University
Episode: S.6 Ep.7: Black Gold
Jeff Larkin
Professor in the Department of Biology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Forest Bird Advisor for the American Bird Conservancy
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, American Bird Conservancy
Episode: S.6 Ep.6: Landscape Change: Dynamic Forest Restoration Blocks
Dan Heggenstaller
North Central Regional Forester for the Pennsylvania Game Commission
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Episode: S.6 Ep.6: Landscape Change: Dynamic Forest Restoration Blocks
Dr. Bernd Blossey
Professor at Cornell University, expert in invasive species and forest ecology
Cornell University
Episode: S.6 Ep.5: To Treat, Or Not To Treat, That Is the Question

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Greg Edge
Silviculturist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, retired with extensive experience in forest management and practices.
Brad Hutnik
Silviculturist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, actively contributing to forestry practices and innovations.

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S.7 Ep.3: The Old-Growth Project
Q: Are there key takeaways foresters can apply to second-growth stands to emulate old-growth characteristics?
Key takeaways include retaining large diameter trees and coarse woody debris, creating gap diversity and retention patches to maintain shade, and integrating conifer components while managing deer impacts to support regeneration and diversity.
S.7 Ep.3: The Old-Growth Project
Q: What was the overall purpose of that phase two with the Lambeau experiment?
The aim was to compare old-growth versus younger second-growth stands, and to test silvicultural methods that could restore old-growth structures in second-growth forests, including experimenting with different disturbance regimes and canopy gap sizes.
S.7 Ep.3: The Old-Growth Project
Q: So Julia, today we're going to talk with you about some of this work in old growth in the Lake States and something you've been involved in for quite some time. How did you get started looking at old growth issues in the Lake States?
Julia explains her PhD work tied to the Lambeau and Flambeau experiments, tracing her path from Minnesota to Wisconsin and her focus on ground-layer plant responses, silvicultural methods to restore old-growth characteristics, and long-term context for the phase-two studies.
S.7 Ep.2: The Restoration Forester
Q: Are we always trying to bring back what was, or is it much broader than that?
The idea of restoration can encompass broader goals beyond just returning to a historical condition; it's about adapting to current realities.
S.7 Ep.2: The Restoration Forester
Q: How would you broadly define forest restoration?
Forest restoration is about reversing degradation, taking a forest ecosystem back to a healthier, more functional state.

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Focused on silviculture, the science and practice of forestry, this podcast engages its audience with current topics in forest management while showcasing innovative practices and the voices of practitioners and researchers tackling contemporary challenges. With episodes that span discussions on forest restoration, tree mortality, and invasive species management, it provides valuable insights for land managers committed to sustainable forestry practices. The hosts foster a mix of technical knowledge and accessible dialogue, making complex concepts relatable to both seasoned professionals and those new to the field. The blend of humor and serious discourse around ecological stewardship further delineates this podcast's unique charm.

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1. Julia Burton
2. John Stanturf
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4. Dr. Ralph Nyland
5. Christian Nelson
6. Lenny Farlee
7. Jeff Larkin
8. Dan Heggenstaller

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