Voices of Forestry
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -Each month the Voices of Forestry podcast will bring you a new voice of forestry to discuss the challenges and benefits of the industry. On the first Friday of each month, host Seth Stephenson will sit down with guests including landowners, forestry professionals and others to learn more about forestry. This show is brought to you by the Arkansas Forestry Association. Thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster."
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Voices of Forestry Ep. 54 - Feral Hogs
July 05, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis month Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Ryan Farney, the feral hog program coordinator with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to discuss the feral hog problem facing the state and the progress that has been made to eradicate it. July's episode is sponsored by DDK Forestry & Real Estate. Thank you to them for their continued support of the show! You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/. For more information...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 53 - Carbon Sequestration
June 07, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis month, Seth keeps one of the promises made later last year with the first speaker from the AFA 2023 Annual Meeting. Weyerhaeuser's Phillip Blower joins the show to talk carbon sequestration, the technology used, and some of the projects they have in the works. Thank you to this month's sponsor, DDK Forestry & Real Estate! We appreciate their continued support of the show. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 52 - Changes in Paper Use
May 03, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBVoices of Forestry is back this month with a new discussion on the changes of paper use. Seth Stephenson sits down with Tammy Waters, the Ashdown Domtar Mill public affairs manager, to talk about the changes their mill has seen over the years and what they do to meet the needs of the current market. This episode is sponsored by Big Creek Timber Company. Thank you to them for their support of the show. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 51 - Forestland as an Investment
April 05, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBFor April 2024, host Seth Stephenson sat down with Scott Corley with PotlatchDeltic to discuss investing in forestland. The two talk about how important doing your homework is when it comes to finding the right piece of land for you and how each property is different. This month's episode is sponsored by PotlatchDeltic! Thank you to them for their continued support of the show. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.co...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 50 - Be Pro Be Proud
March 01, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThis month, host Seth Stephenson is sits down with Andrew Parker, the executive director of Be Pro Be Proud, and AFA Executive Vice President Max Braswell to discuss the Be Pro Be Proud Program. The three talk about what Parker and his team are doing to introduce trade careers to students around the state and why the Arkansas Forestry Association got involved. For more information on the Be Pro Be Proud program, visit beprobeproud.org. Thank you to our sponsor this month Farm Credit. You ca...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 49 - What Forestry Associations do for Their Members
February 02, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThis month, Seth Stephenson sat down with some friends from the Louisiana Forestry Association, Texas Forestry Association, and Florida Forestry Association to take a look at what forestry associations do for its members. We all have the same story to tell but how we tell it is a little different from state to state. Make sure you check out Louisiana Forestry Association's podcast "Minding the Forest" to hear more about what they are doing in forestry. Thank you to this month's sponsor, D...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 48 - Forest Carbon Development
January 05, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBA new month means a new episode of Voices of Forestry! To kick off 2024, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Founder and CEO of NativState Stuart Allen to talk forest carbon development. The two discuss what companies like NativState do for landowners and the process to sell these carbon credits. Thank you to this month's sponsor NativState for their support of the show! You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/. For...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 47 - Forestry Software
December 01, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis month, Seth sits down with Joseph Page with Tamarack to discuss forestry software and why Page thinks the forestry industry is being underserved when it comes to updated software for its manufacturing facilities. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Shelby Taylor Trucking for their support of the show. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/. For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit ar...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 46 - Vickers Family Tree Farm
November 03, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis month, Host Seth Stephenson speaks with AFA's 2023 Tree Farmer of the Year, Charles Vickers, to discuss his property the Vickers Family Tree Farm located in Mountain View, Arkansas. The two talk about what his plans are for the property, its history, and why it is important to him. Thank you to this month's sponsor DDK Forestry & Real Estate for their continued support of the show. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.s...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 45 - Annual Meeting "Grab Bag"
October 06, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThis month, Host Seth Stephenson is joined again by AFA Executive Vice-President Max Braswell to discuss some of the topics presented during the 2023 AFA Annual Meeting General Session. That includes, forest economics for survival, carbon capture technology, some of the ways the forestry industry is utilizing drones, and workforce issues. The two summarize the discussions with the hopes of doing a deep-dive with the experts on future episodes. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Farm Credit...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 44 - A Focus on Private Lands
September 01, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThis month, Host Seth Stephenson is joined by two different guests. The first, Garrick Dugger, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission's Private Lands Division Chief, discusses the new Private Lands Division and their goal to help landowners on their property. Our second guest is Jeremy Brown, the Deer Management Assistance Program Coordinator, on one of the many programs offered by the new division. The two discuss how DMAP helps landowners and some of the issues they face in managing deer. Find ...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 43 - The Wildlife Conservation Initiative
August 04, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBJoin Host Seth Stephenson this month as he sits down with PotlatchDeltic's Director of Forest Planning & Environment Kit Hart to discuss the Wildlife Conservation Initiative. The two talk about the different partners involved with this effort and how it is a proactive effort to protect species at risk of being classified as endangered. For more information on the WCI, visit https://nafoalliance.org/wci/. Thank you to this month's sponsor, PotlatchDeltic! We appreciate their continued suppor...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 42 - The Goggans Family Tree Farm
July 07, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBAfter a few years, Seth finally has the opportunity to sit down with more Arkansas tree farmers in this month's Voices of Forestry. Jack Thomas and Miles Goggans, two of the three owners of the Goggans Family Tree Farm near Star City, sit down to talk about how their farm is more like a part of the family than just a piece of property. They discuss some of the forest management practices they perform and how they open the area up to others so they too can share in everything the land has to ...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 41 - Logging Today
June 02, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThis month, our voice of forestry is Kevin Jester, President of KW Jester Logging in Arkadelphia, AR. He joins Host Seth Stephenson to discuss what logging looks like today and some of the struggles small businesses like his are currently facing. Thank you to this month's sponsor DDK Forestry and Real Estate! You can find more information on them at forestryrealestate.com. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/. ...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 40 - The Forest & The Trees
May 05, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBVoices of Forestry returns with new guest, Peter MacKeith, the Dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas. He and host Seth Stephenson discuss the value of the forest including the ethics MacKeith is teaching his students in using and appreciating wood products as construction materials. A special thank you to this month's sponsor Farm Credit. You can find more information on them by visiting https://www.myaglender.com/. You can find more music from Some Gu...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 39 - Sawmills
April 07, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBFor April, Host Seth Stephenson sits down with Ahslee Cribb, the vice-president of wood products with PotlatchDeltic to discuss sawmills. The two talk about the process of turning logs into lumber, the different positions at a facility, and some of the technological evolutions. This month's episode is sponsored by PotlatchDeltic! Thank you to them for their continued support of the show. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.s...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 38 - Advanced Genetics
March 03, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis month on Voices of Forestry, Host Seth Stephenson speaks with returning guest Greg Hay on advanced genetics in forestry. The two discuss both the benefits and drawbacks of using advanced genetic seedlings as well as what landowners need to know when choosing this option for their property. Thank you to this episode's sponsor, ArborGen, for their support of the show! You can find more information about them by visiting www.arborgen.com. As always, a special thank you to Some Guy Named ...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 37 - Elected Officials & Rural Communities
February 03, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBFor the month of February, host Seth Stephenson sits down with Arkansas State Senator Ben Gilmore to discuss his role at the state capitol and how important it is to have a rural community's voice heard. Senator Gilmore also talks about AR's new Forestry Caucus and how it helps educate other elected officials on all things forestry. Thank you to our sponsor this month Davis, DuBose, Knight Forestry & Real Estate! We appreciate their continued support of the show. Thank you as well to Robb ...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 36 - Forestry & Small Communities
January 06, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBFor the first episode of 2023, host Seth Stephenson sits down with Frank and Harrell Wilson of Wilson Brothers Lumber Company to discuss the positive impacts forestry has on smaller communities. Last year, the company celebrated their 50 year anniversary and the guests discuss their love of their community as well as why they want to see it prosper. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Visual Forester, for their support of the show! As always thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb ...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 35 - Forestry Careers
December 02, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBHost Seth Stephenson is back this month with a returning voice of forestry, Arkansas State Forester Joe Fox, to discuss forestry careers. The two talk about the various opportunities, what employers look for, and some of the hardest positions to fill. For more information on forestry careers, visit forestryworks.com. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Farm Credit of Western Arkansas! We appreciate their support of the show. Thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of ou...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 34 - Appraisals
November 04, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBSeth is back this month to talk about appraisals with recurring guest John McAlpine with Kingwood Forestry. The two talk about what exactly an appraisal is, when is a good time to start the process, and what landowners need to to have prepared. Thank you to this month's sponsor Farm Credit of Western Arkansas. We appreciate their support of the show! Thank you as well to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster". You can...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 33 - The Only Registered Forester in Congress
October 07, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBThis month of Voices of Forestry, host Seth Stephenson is joined by Congressman Bruce Westerman. The two discuss Westerman's work in Congress, his history in the forestry industry, and some of his recent legislation related to the industry. This episode is sponsored by DataScout Pro! Thank you to them for their support of the show. Thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster". You can find more of his music on...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 32 - Urban Forestry
September 02, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBSeth is back this month to talk about Urban Forestry with Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator Krissy Kimbro! The two talk about what exactly urban forestry entails, how it benefits the community, and some of the programs Krissy and her crew are working on. To see more information on what they are doing, visit their site HERE. Thank you to our sponsors this month Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real Estate! We appreciate their support of the show. As always, thank you to Robb McCormick/So...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 31 - Forests & Drinking Water
August 05, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis month, AFA Communications Coordinator Seth Stephenson sat down with Joy Wasson, the coordinator for the Arkansas Forests & Drinking Water Collaborative to discuss the important relationship between the two. The two talk about how forests help create clean drinking water for communities and some of the projects the organization has coming. Thank you to our sponsor for this month's episode, PotlatchDeltic! We appreciate their support of the show. A special thank you to Robb McCormick/S...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 30 - Keeping it in the Family Program
July 01, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThis month, host Seth Stephenson sat down with two guests to discuss the Keeping it in the Family Program. The trio talk about what the program does to help African American landowners and why it is important to keep it in the family. To learn more about UAPB's Small Farm Program, you can click HERE. You can also visit the American Forest Foundation website by clicking HERE. This month's episode is sponsored by Deer Creek Forestry Equipment! We want to give a special thank you to them for...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 29 - Getting Involved
June 03, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBJoin host Seth Stephenson this month as he sits back down with Ricky O'Neill from Neeley Forestry Service to discuss how to get involved with forestry where you live. The two discuss some of the different ways anyone with an interest in forestry can get general industry information and the importance of communication between organizations like AFA and landowners. This month's episode is sponsored by Neeley Forestry Service! Thank you to them for their support. Thank you to Robb McCormick/S...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 28 - University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Forestry, Agriculture, & Natural Resources
May 06, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with the Dean/Director of UAM's School of Forestry, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Dr. Michael Blazier to discuss the state's only school of forestry. The two talk about what it takes to get a forestry degree as well as some of the challenges both students and faculty are facing today. For more information on the school, visit https://www.uamont.edu/. To check out the work being done at the Center for Forest Business, visit https://www.uamont.edu/...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 27 - Forestry as a Natural Climate Solution
April 01, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBFor the month of April 2022, Voices of Forestry tackles the topic of forestry as a natural climate solution with guest Dave Tenny, president and CEO of the National Alliance of Forest Owners. He and host Seth Stephenson discuss how "the data don't lie" when it comes to the amount of carbon climate smart forestry can sequester and what NAFO is doing to tell that story. For those interested in looking at some of that data, you can visit https://www.forestcarbondataviz.org/. Thank you to our s...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 26 - Chronic Wasting Disease
March 04, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBJoin host Seth Stephenson this month as he discusses Chronic Wasting Disease with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's State Wildlife Veterinarian and Assistant Chief of Research, Dr. Jenn Ballard. The two discuss how this disease affects the deer and elk in the state, as well as what you can do to help AGFC in their research. To report a suspicious deer carcass to AGFC, call 1-800-482-9262. You can also visit agfc.com/cwd for more information on CWD in Arkansas. For a third-party organizat...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 25 - Reforestation
February 04, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBVoices of Forestry is back this month with a new discussion on reforestation! Host Seth Stephenson with the Arkansas Forestry Association sits down with Jeff Cravey from IFCO Seedlings to talk about that process and how important it is to what we do in the south. This month's episode is sponsored by Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real Estate. Thank you to them for their support of the show. You learn more about them by visiting https://www.forestryrealestate.com/. As always a special than...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 24 - AFA's Work in 2021
January 07, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBTo start off the new year, Voices of Forestry is going to take a quick look back at what the Arkansas Forestry Association worked on in 2021. Join Host Seth Stephenson as he speaks with AFA Executive Vice President Max Braswell over the phone on two years of the show and how the association told its story across the state. A special thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." Check out more of his work at http...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 23 - Women Owning Woodlands
December 03, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBJoin us this month as we wrap up the 2021 year with a discussion on the Women Owning Woodlands program in Arkansas. Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Jennifer Johnson who helps facilitate the WOW meetings in the state. The two discuss the importance of a group like this and some of the events that have been put on in the last year. To find a WOW program near you, visit https://www.womenowningwoodlands.net/. This month's episode is sponsored by Farm Credit. Thank you to them for their supp...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 23 - Women Owning Woodlands
December 03, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBJoin us this month as we wrap up the 2021 year with a discussion on the Women Owning Woodlands program in Arkansas. Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Jennifer Johnson who helps facilitate the WOW meetings in the state. The two discuss the importance of a group like this and some of the events that have been put on in the last year. To find a WOW program near you, visit https://www.womenowningwoodlands.net/. This month's episode is sponsored by Farm Credit. Thank you to them for their supp...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 22 - Forest Technology
November 05, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with John McAlpine, with Kingwood Forestry, to discuss forest technology. While there have been many different advances in forest tech over the years, the two discuss some of the big innovations and how that is changing what we are able to do in the woods. Thank you to our sponsor this month DataScoutPro. You can check them out at datascoutpro.com. As always, a special shoutout to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "T...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 21 - Timber Sales
October 01, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBVoices of Forestry is back this month with a new discussion on timber sales! Operations Manager with Neeley Forestry Service Ricky O'Neill joins host Seth Stephenson to discuss what landowners need to expect with selling their timber and all the different pieces that need to be considered during the process. October's episode is sponsored by Neeley Forestry Service. Thank you to them for their support of the show! Click here to hear our episode on Forestry Economics. As always, thank you...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 20 - Ag Land Financing
September 03, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBSeth is back this month with TWO new voices of forestry. For September, our host spoke with Rachael Godwin and David Smith both of Farm Credit on ag land financing. The trio discusses the process of getting financing for new land, what you need to make the process easier, and some tips for those looking to become new forest landowners. This month's episode is sponsored by Farm Credit. Thank you to them for their support of the show. A special thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormi...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 19 - Hunting Leases
August 06, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBThis month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with President of Neeley Forestry Service J.D. Neeley to discuss the topic of hunting leases. The two explain what both landowners and hunters need to know before heading out into the woods and how this document can benefit both parties. This month's episode is sponsored by PotlatchDeltic. Thank you to them for the support of the show. The Voices of Forestry theme song is courtesy of Robb McCormick/Some Guys Named Robb. You can find more of his wo...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 18 - Log a Load for Kids of Arkansas
July 02, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis month on Voices of Forestry, Host Seth Stephenson spoke with Arkansas Children's Foundation Development Officer Megan Flores on the Log a Load for Kids of Arkansas organization. The two discuss where the money raised goes and how the organization was started with just a couple of loggers. For more information on Log a Load for Kids of Arkansas visit https://www.arkforests.org/page/logaload. This month's episode is sponsored by Shelby Taylor Trucking. Check them out at https://staylor...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 17 - Wildfire
June 04, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThis month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Emergency Services Director with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Robert Murphy to discuss the effects of wildfires and how his crew combats them. Thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love." You can find more of his work at https://www.sgnrobb.com. For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McC...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 16 - Pollinators
May 07, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBWith Spring and Summer here, host Seth Stephenson sat down to discuss pollinators and their importance to our ecosystem with Quail Forever Arkansas Monarch & Pollinator Coordinator Leslie Cooper. If you have any questions for her, you can email her at [email protected]. For more information about the Arkansas Monarch Conservation Partnership, visit arkansasmonarchs.org. As always, thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, The Same Love. Check out...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 15 - Herbicide Use
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis month our voice of forestry is Greg Hay with ArborGen. Seth and Greg sat down to discuss herbicide use on your property and that the label is key. Thank you as always to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his music on Spotify and his website, https://www.sgnrobb.com. For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, you can visit arkforests.org. You can find more music from Som...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 14 - Recreational Land
March 05, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBJoins host Seth Stephenson this month as he talks to Mark Knight, the CEO of Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real Estate on recreational land. The two explore the different uses for this type of property could have and what to do once you have decided to buy. This episode is sponsored by PotlatchDeltic. Thank you to PotlatchDeltic for their support of the show. Thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love," from his album "The Folkster". You...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 13 - Best Management Practices
February 05, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBJoin host Seth Stephenson this month as he sits down with Arkansas BMP Coordinator John Beasley to discuss Best Management Practices. The two discuss what these guidelines aim to accomplish, what happens if a state becomes relegated, and who needs to have a general knowledge of them. To get your own free physical copy of Arkansas's BMP book, you can call Beasley at (870) 312-9999. To see a PDF, click here. As always we want to say thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use ...
Voices of Forestry Episode 12 - Prescribed Fire
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBJoin host Seth Stephenson for the first episode of 2021 as we burn away the previous year with a firey new topic! This month he sat down with Private Lands Biologist Clint Johnson with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to discuss prescribed fire and how it can benefit your land. As always thank you to Robb McCorkmic/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his work on Spotify or his site here! If you would l...
Episode 12 - Prescribed Fire
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBJoin host Seth Stephenson for the first episode of 2021 as we burn away the previous year with a firey new topic! This month he sat down with Private Lands Biologist Clint Johnson with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to discuss prescribed fire and how it can benefit your land. As always thank you to Robb McCorkmic/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his work on Spotify or his site here! If you would l...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 12 - Prescribed Fire
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBJoin host Seth Stephenson for the first episode of 2021 as we burn away the previous year with a firey new topic! This month he sat down with Private Lands Biologist Clint Johnson with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to discuss prescribed fire and how it can benefit your land. As always thank you to Robb McCorkmic/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his work on Spotify or his site here! If you would l...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 11 - Christmas Tree Farm
December 04, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Voices of Forestry! This month host Seth Stephenson spoke with Harold McAlpine, the owner of the McAlpine Christmas Tree Farm, on the process of growing Christmas trees. To find a Christmas tree farm near you in Arkansas, visit the Arkansas Christmas Tree Growers Association website. As always, thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his wo...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 10 - The Arkansas Tree Farm Program
November 06, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThis month on Voices of Forestry, Seth sits down with Jennifer Johnson, his fellow Arkansas Forestry Association employee. The two discuss the Arkansas Tree Farm Program and the benefits it brings to tree farmers, big and small. For more information on the program visit https://www.arkforests.org/page/treefarm. As always, thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song, The Same Love, from his album, The Folkster. You can find more of his music on his website at...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 9 - Invasive Species
October 02, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBTime again for another voice of forestry and this month it is Chandler Barton with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Forestry Division. Seth and Chandler discuss invasive species, big and small, and how they affect forest health. Per Chandler's recommendation, check out southernforesthealth.net for more info on various invasive species. As always, thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love", from his album "The Folkster". Check out mo...
Voices of Forestry Ep. 8 - Wildlife
September 04, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWe are back with another episode and this month, Seth is discussing wildlife with his guest Luke Lewis. The two talk about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the issue of feral hogs in the state, and how it all affects forestry. To see more information about the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, you can visit agfc.com and to see the Regional Conservation Partnership Program document, you can click HERE. Thank you as always to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, "...