Duane LaFever is a 3rd Generation Maple Producer in Delaware County. His Grandfather--Ben--began making syrup as early as the 1920s, while his father continued making the sweet stuff in the 1970s. We'll ask Duane about changes in the maple industry as well as how the 2018 Maple Season is shaping up.

Washington State University Associate Professor & Extension Specialist--Linda Chalker-Scott--will discuss HORTICULTURAL MYTHS. "Myths" covered will include: 1) Native Plant Superiority; 2) Tree Staking; 3) Wound Dressing; 4) Chlorox Clippers

Other topics will cover the importance of using wood mulch for tree planting and health as well as mycorrhizae too. If we have time, we'll ask about other "myths."

Every third Wednesday of the month we invite Gary Mead on the show to talk about a tree growing in our Catskill Mountains. Gary is the local owner of Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill and Gary Mead Gallery in Margaretville, NY. Tonight's show we will discuss the black cherry tree.

Skip Lisle created BEAVER DECEIVERS INTERNATIONAL (BDI) in 2001 in Grafton, Vermont. BDI uses non-lethal methods to mitigate beaver damage to property that Skip claims is longer lasting, saves the client money, while preserving beaver populations that greatly enhance ecological & habitat services. We'll see what this is all about

Recent heavy snowfall & wind has left a wake of fallen branches, twisted-off trees, & up-rooted trees causing downed power-lines, damaged property & homes. We'll discuss how to identify a "hazardous tree" & what you might be able to do about it.

Frank Parslow is a local logger out of West Shokan, Ulster County who gets around quite a bit logging these hills. We'll pick Frank's mind about what it's like to be a Logger in these Catskill Mountains.

Every third Wednesday of the month we invite Gary Mead on the show to talk about a tree growing in our Catskill Mountains. Gary is the local owner of Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill and Gary Mead Gallery in Margaretville, NY. Tonight's show we will discuss American Beech, or Beech nut as many people call it.

Catskill Forest Association's President--Mike Porter--will discuss his experiences in making the tree sugary stuff from maple trees along with Ryan & John. Ryan has been making syrup since 2007 & John taps over a 1,000 trees for selling sap to a producer down the road. Mike & John are both dabbling in making syrup from other tree species too - birch and sycamore.

Paul Misko is the Founder of a local hiking club--The Catskill 4000 Club. Paul grew up traipsing around Woodland Valley & has learned about how to be prepared for winter, among other things. We'll see what Paul has been up to this winter.

If you've been to Deposit, NY, then you might know the Schaefers; they are some hard-working people who literally make a living from the land. Larry Schaefer owns a sawmill, bluestone quarry, logging outfit, and a farm in Delaware County. We'll try to gain Larry's perspective on logging in particular, but also running a rural-based business in upstate NY in general.

Forester Collin Miller describes how wood heating can be used to fire up Catskill Communities. Heat is a big cost each winter, yet the Catskills are full of "woody biomass" that could be used for community-scale heating.

Fruitful Furnishings's Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead-- discusses some interesting attributes & unique qualities of TREE ROOTS.

Ryan & John discuss the basics about restoring overgrown apple trees & the benefits of grafting apple trees too.

Thomas M. Ward is the Vice-President of North Country Ecological Services. He conducts biological surveys in various terrestrial & aquatic habitats. He has experience performing environmental site assessments on industrial, commercial & residential properties throughout the United States, soil & water sampling & analysis, & wetlands investigation.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses Christmas Trees & more.

Quality Deer Management Association's Kip Adams defines "quality deer management."

Catskill Fungi's--John Michelotti--discusses mushrooms; both medicinal, edible, & more.

Tim Russell is with the Quality Deer Management Association & is their Young Forest Specialist. Tim will discuss the importance of young forests for deer, wildlife, & more.

Coyotes are often blamed for reducing deer populations, while bark beetles for killing trees. But are they the root cause?

CFA's President--Mike Porter--discusses the recent "disappearance" of some of our forest birds around the bird feeder & more.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the unique properties of the sassafras tree.

Peg DiBenedetto discusses the "Golden Eagle Project." Peg volunteers with the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, West Virginia University & NYS DEC to track & monitor Golden Eagles in these Catskill Mountains. Golden Eagles in the Catskills?! Yep, that's right.

Temple University's Andrew Isenberg discusses "America Before Columbus." We'll ask Mr. Isenberg about what our forests might have "looked like" back then & how humans, flora and fauna fared together.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the unique attributes of the eastern cottonwood tree.

Julia Priolo (student @ SUNY Cobleskill) discusses wildlife management; its history, definition, methodology, and management in the Catskills & beyond.

Ryan, John, & Matt discuss their experiences surrounding bow hunting.

The Forest History Society (FHS) is a nonprofit educational institution located in Durham, North Carolina. FHS links the past to the future by identifying, collecting, preserving, interpreting, & disseminating information on the history of interactions between people, forests, & their related resources -- timber, water, soil, forage, fish & wildlife, recreation, & scenic or spiritual values.

Our guest from the Forest History Society will be James Lewis; their staff historian.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the unique traits of the beechnut tree (or American beech).

John & Ryan discuss "crop tree management" or how to decide which tree to cut & which to leave behind for better growth.

The mulberry tree; one of the most under-rated fruit trees!

Bernie Braun has been practicing Forestry for over 30 years throughout the Catskill Mountains & beyond.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses trees in the Catskills that provide "nuts." Hickory, oak, walnut & more.

Recording of Audubon NY's Suzanne Treyger's presentation @ the 2017 Forest Festival on how to improve habitat for forest birds.

University of Dayton's--Ryan McEwan--discusses why oak trees are disappearing from the eastern forest. Ryan is an Associate Professor of Ecology.

Guest speaker--Frank Winkler--discusses being a Forest Owner in these Catskill Mountains. Frank is a Board Member of both the Catskill Forest Association, NY Forest Owners Association, Council of Forest Resource Organizations, & the Watershed Agricultural Council's Forestry Program. He was born & raised on a dairy farm in Andes, Delaware County & currently resides on this same property today.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses his new childrens' book: "My First Tree Book, Sweet Sap."

Ryan & John discuss the two highly edible symbols of summer--blueberries & blackcaps.

Interview with the Center for Northern Woodlands Education's Executive Director (Elise Tillinghast) & Assistant Director (Dan Lambert) about their organization & Catskills wildlife.

Catskill Mountain Woodsman--Hoppy Quick--defines "rural" in the Catskill Mountains. Hoppy tells about the struggles of growing a rural business in a changing culture.

Guest speaker & Catskill Forest Association Board President--Mike Porter-- discusses nuisance wildlife among other interesting wildlife stories.

Discussion about the impacts of property taxes on forest land in the US & Catskill Mountains

Ashokan Turf & Timber's--Bob Conyea--discusses chainsaws (past, present & future) & more.

Pennsylvania State University's Professor of Forest Biology--Kim Steiner--discusses how to preserve oak forests & their importance.

Patrick Davis & his daughter Angela discuss their turkey hunting experiences in the Catskill Mountains

Pennsylvania State University Professor of Forest Ecology & Physiology--Marc Abrams--discusses some the "big changes" going on in the eastern forests both historically and currently.

Co-host John MacNaught discusses his knowledge & experience with turkeys & turkey hunting.

Harvard Forest's--Neil Pederson--discusses how climate impacts forests; both in the past & going forward.

A short Video Overview of the Catskill Forest Festival

Forester Collin Miller compares the differences & similarities of the Catskills forests to that of New England.

Catskill 4000 Club Founder--Paul Misko--discusses some history of one of the Catskills most historical hollows.

Every 3rd Wednesday Sawmill owner--Gary Mead--makes an appearance on FROM THE FOREST. On this show, Gary discusses indicators of spring in the forest.

What is a "healthy" forest anyway? We'll try to define this extremely broad concept.

Discussion with Greg First from the Venison Donation Coalition.

Trout Fishing Extraordinaire & Guide--Judd Weisberg--discusses all things trout-related.

Discussion about one of the forest's most abundant, yet elusive predators--coyotes.

CFA President--Mike Porter--discusses his maple sugaring operation in Margaretville. We've had Mike on before, but he's always worth another listen on maple sugaring.

Seasoned Maple Veteran--Bob Hubbell--discusses maple sugaring in these Catskill Mountains.

Seasoned Maple Veteran--Bob Hubbell--discusses maple sugaring in these Catskill Mountains. Fast-forward to last 10 minutes

Former Hudson Valley President of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) discusses his organization & what makes for a healthy deer herd, better habitat, and happier hunter experience.

Former Hudson Valley President of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) discusses his organization & what makes for a healthy deer herd, better habitat, and happier hunter experience.

Discussion about this small, but unique tree.

Discussion about blueberries & blackberries, where they might be found, their importance, & how they can be managed for.

Discussion about riparian forests or forests located near & significant to streams or bodies of water.

Dick Henry--NYS DEC Deer Biologist (retired) & Hudson Valley Quality Deer Management Association President discusses deer biology & management.

A discussion about "alternative energy" & how forests fit into the mix.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses how he kiln dries different species of wood

Discussion of the Serviceberry tree (Amelanchier spp.)

When the wind blows, maybe that tree near the house is "hazardous." Maybe not. We'll discuss what makes a tree "hazardous."

From the Forest Co-Host--Ryan Trapani--discusses his 4-Day hike through the Catskill Mountains.

Founder & CEO of TENTRR--Michael D'Agostino--describes how his new business venture provides "a better way to camp" & potentially a source of income for forest landowners throughout the Catskills & beyond.

John Hoeko describes some of the local logging legends of the Catskill Mountains

Catskill Native Nursery's Francis Groeters discusses being a nurseryman as well as caring for plants & trees.

Conversation about one of the most commonly found forest practices in the Catskills--"Highgrading." It's not as good as it might sound.

Mother & son talk about their hunting & fishing experiences together.

Conversation about one the Catskill Mountains' most famous forested character--the black bear.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead-discusses how wildlife cope with winter & more.

Discussion about how you can make your forest more "fruitful" for wildlife.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the balsam fir tree.

Bob Conyea--from Ashokan Turf & Timber--discusses forest tools (mainly chainsaws) from the past to present.

Local Arborist Charlie Blume discusses tree work & more.

Ginseng--a famous "adaptogen" & long revered plant growing in the Catskill Mountains. We'll discuss the ins & outs.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--reviews a list of commonly found Catskill trees.

Tree Juice's Jake Fairbairn discusses his maple sugaring operation located near Rider Hollow, Catskill Mountains.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the sycamore tree.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the poplar or aspen tree.

Catskill Forest Association's President--Mike Porter-- & Jody Condon (Millbrook Maple) discuss how climate & weather has influenced maple sugaring

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the variety of trees that can be tapped for sap

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the red spruce tree.

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the American chestnut tree.

Fruitful Furnishings sawmill owner--Gary Mead--discusses the American beech tree (a.k.a. beechnut).