Maple Sugaring With Duane LaFever
Maple Sugaring With Duane LaFever
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.
Horticultural Myths With WSU's Linda Chalker-Scott
Horticultural Myths With WSU's Linda Chalker-Scott
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."
Black Cherry With Gary Mead 3 21 2018
Black Cherry With Gary Mead 3 21 2018
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.
Beaver Deceivers With Skip Lisle
Beaver Deceivers With Skip Lisle
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
Hazardous Trees
Hazardous Trees
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.
Meet Catskill Logger Frank Parslow
Meet Catskill Logger Frank Parslow
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.
Beechnut With Gary Mead
Beechnut With Gary Mead
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.
Three Guys Talkin\' Maple
Three Guys Talkin\' Maple
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.
Things To Do In Winter With Paul Misko
Things To Do In Winter With Paul Misko
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.
A Catskill Logger's Perspective With Larry Schaefer
A Catskill Logger's Perspective With Larry Schaefer
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.
Modern Wood Heating For Catskill Communities with Forester Collin Miller
Modern Wood Heating For Catskill Communities with Forester Collin Miller
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.
Tree Roots With Gary Mead
Tree Roots With Gary Mead
Fruitful Furnishings's Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead-- discusses some interesting attributes & unique qualities of TREE ROOTS.
Apple Tree Pruning & Grafting
Apple Tree Pruning & Grafting
Ryan & John discuss the basics about restoring overgrown apple trees & the benefits of grafting apple trees too.
Environmental Consulting With North Country Ecological Services
Environmental Consulting With North Country Ecological Services
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.
Christmas Trees With Gary Mead
Christmas Trees With Gary Mead
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses Christmas Trees & more.
On-Site Visit Program
Tree Marking Program
Forestry For Wildlife- Bird Boxes
Forestry For Wildlife- Bird Boxes
Trail Camera Program
Apple Tree Grafting
Mapping Pamphlet
Quality Deer Management With Kip Adams
Quality Deer Management With Kip Adams
Quality Deer Management Association's Kip Adams defines "quality deer management."
Mushrooms With Catskill Fungi's John Michelotti
Mushrooms With Catskill Fungi's John Michelotti
Catskill Fungi's--John Michelotti--discusses mushrooms; both medicinal, edible, & more.
Young Forest Initiative With QDMA's Tim Russell
Young Forest Initiative With QDMA's Tim Russell
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 & Bark Beetles
Coyotes & Bark Beetles
Coyotes are often blamed for reducing deer populations, while bark beetles for killing trees. But are they the root cause?
Where Have All The Birds Gone
Where Have All The Birds Gone
CFA's President--Mike Porter--discusses the recent "disappearance" of some of our forest birds around the bird feeder & more.
Sassafras With Gary Mead
Sassafras With Gary Mead
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the unique properties of the sassafras tree.
Golden Eagle Project With Peg DiBenedetto
Golden Eagle Project With Peg DiBenedetto
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.
America Before Columbus With Professor Andrew Isenberg
America Before Columbus With Professor Andrew Isenberg
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.
Eastern Cottonwood With Gary Mead
Eastern Cottonwood With Gary Mead
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the unique attributes of the eastern cottonwood tree.
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
Julia Priolo (student @ SUNY Cobleskill) discusses wildlife management; its history, definition, methodology, and management in the Catskills & beyond.
Archery Season Begins
Archery Season Begins
Ryan, John, & Matt discuss their experiences surrounding bow hunting.
Forest History Society
Forest History Society
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.
Beechnut With Gary Mead
Beechnut With Gary Mead
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the unique traits of the beechnut tree (or American beech).
Crop Tree Management
Crop Tree Management
John & Ryan discuss "crop tree management" or how to decide which tree to cut & which to leave behind for better growth.
Gettting Ready For Fall Foliage
Gettting Ready For Fall Foliage
Mulberry
Mulberry
The mulberry tree; one of the most under-rated fruit trees!
Forestry In The Catskills With Forester Bernie Braun
Forestry In The Catskills With Forester Bernie Braun
Bernie Braun has been practicing Forestry for over 30 years throughout the Catskill Mountains & beyond.
Tree Nuts With Gary Mead
Tree Nuts With Gary Mead
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses trees in the Catskills that provide "nuts." Hickory, oak, walnut & more.
Forest Bird Species with Audubon NY
Forest Bird Species with Audubon NY
Recording of Audubon NY's Suzanne Treyger's presentation @ the 2017 Forest Festival on how to improve habitat for forest birds.
Why Are Oaks Disappearing With Ryan McEwan
Why Are Oaks Disappearing With Ryan McEwan
University of Dayton's--Ryan McEwan--discusses why oak trees are disappearing from the eastern forest. Ryan is an Associate Professor of Ecology.
Catskill Forest Owner Frank Winkler
Catskill Forest Owner Frank Winkler
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.
My First Tree Book, Sweet Sap By Gary Mead
My First Tree Book, Sweet Sap By Gary Mead
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses his new childrens' book: "My First Tree Book, Sweet Sap."
Blueberries & Blackcaps
Blueberries & Blackcaps
Ryan & John discuss the two highly edible symbols of summer--blueberries & blackcaps.
Enhancing Wildlife For Catskills Populations With Northern Woodlands
Enhancing Wildlife For Catskills Populations With Northern Woodlands
Interview with the Center for Northern Woodlands Education's Executive Director (Elise Tillinghast) & Assistant Director (Dan Lambert) about their organization & Catskills wildlife.
Defining Rural With Hoppy Quick
Defining Rural With Hoppy Quick
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.
Nuisance Wildlife & Wildlife Stories
Nuisance Wildlife & Wildlife Stories
Guest speaker & Catskill Forest Association Board President--Mike Porter-- discusses nuisance wildlife among other interesting wildlife stories.
Taxing The Forest
Taxing The Forest
Discussion about the impacts of property taxes on forest land in the US & Catskill Mountains
Forest Tools, History & More With Bob Conyea
Forest Tools, History & More With Bob Conyea
Ashokan Turf & Timber's--Bob Conyea--discusses chainsaws (past, present & future) & more.
How To Grow & Maintan Oak Forests & Why We Should Care with PSU's Kim Steiner
How To Grow & Maintan Oak Forests & Why We Should Care with PSU's Kim Steiner
Pennsylvania State University's Professor of Forest Biology--Kim Steiner--discusses how to preserve oak forests & their importance.
Turkey Hunting With Patrick Davis & Daughter Angela (2)
Turkey Hunting With Patrick Davis & Daughter Angela (2)
Patrick Davis & his daughter Angela discuss their turkey hunting experiences in the Catskill Mountains
Global Change Impacts On Eastern Forests With PSU\'s Marc Abrams
Global Change Impacts On Eastern Forests With PSU\'s Marc Abrams
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.
Turkeys & Turkey Hunting
Turkeys & Turkey Hunting
Co-host John MacNaught discusses his knowledge & experience with turkeys & turkey hunting.
Climate & Forests With Harvard Forest\'s Neil Pederson
Climate & Forests With Harvard Forest\'s Neil Pederson
Harvard Forest's--Neil Pederson--discusses how climate impacts forests; both in the past & going forward.
Forest Festival Video
Forest Festival Video
A short Video Overview of the Catskill Forest Festival
A Forest Rivalry Catskills VS New England With Collin Miller
A Forest Rivalry Catskills VS New England With Collin Miller
Forester Collin Miller compares the differences & similarities of the Catskills forests to that of New England.
Woodland Use Guide & Forest Festival
Woodland Use Guide & Forest Festival
Catskill 4000 Club Founder--Paul Misko--discusses some history of one of the Catskills most historical hollows.
Signs Of Spring With Gary Mead
Signs Of Spring With Gary Mead
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.
Defining Forest Health
Defining Forest Health
What is a "healthy" forest anyway? We'll try to define this extremely broad concept.
Venison Donation Coalition With Greg First
Venison Donation Coalition With Greg First
Discussion with Greg First from the Venison Donation Coalition.
Trout Fishing With Judd Weisberg
Trout Fishing With Judd Weisberg
Trout Fishing Extraordinaire & Guide--Judd Weisberg--discusses all things trout-related.
Coyotes
Coyotes
Discussion about one of the forest's most abundant, yet elusive predators--coyotes.
Maple Sugaring With Mike Porter
Maple Sugaring With Mike Porter
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.
Maple Sugaring with Bob Hubbell--Part 2
Maple Sugaring with Bob Hubbell--Part 2
Seasoned Maple Veteran--Bob Hubbell--discusses maple sugaring in these Catskill Mountains.
Maple Sugaring With Bob Hubbell--Part 1 (last 10 minutes)
Maple Sugaring With Bob Hubbell--Part 1 (last 10 minutes)
Seasoned Maple Veteran--Bob Hubbell--discusses maple sugaring in these Catskill Mountains. Fast-forward to last 10 minutes
Quality Deer Management w/ Charlie Fiscella--Part 2
Quality Deer Management w/ Charlie Fiscella--Part 2
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.
Quality Deer Management w/ Charlie Fiscella--Part 1
Quality Deer Management w/ Charlie Fiscella--Part 1
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.
The Sassafras Tree
The Sassafras Tree
Discussion about this small, but unique tree.
Blueberries & Blackcaps
Blueberries & Blackcaps
Discussion about blueberries & blackberries, where they might be found, their importance, & how they can be managed for.
Riparian Forests
Riparian Forests
Discussion about riparian forests or forests located near & significant to streams or bodies of water.
Deer Biology with Deer Biologist--Dick Henry
Deer Biology with Deer Biologist--Dick Henry
Dick Henry--NYS DEC Deer Biologist (retired) & Hudson Valley Quality Deer Management Association President discusses deer biology & management.
Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy
A discussion about "alternative energy" & how forests fit into the mix.
Kiln Drying Wood With Gary Mead
Kiln Drying Wood With Gary Mead
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses how he kiln dries different species of wood
Serviceberry
Serviceberry
Discussion of the Serviceberry tree (Amelanchier spp.)
Hazardous Trees
Hazardous Trees
When the wind blows, maybe that tree near the house is "hazardous." Maybe not. We'll discuss what makes a tree "hazardous."
Four Day Hike Thru The Catskills
Four Day Hike Thru The Catskills
From the Forest Co-Host--Ryan Trapani--discusses his 4-Day hike through the Catskill Mountains.
Tentrr--A Better Way To Camp
Tentrr--A Better Way To Camp
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.
A History Of Catskill Logging With John Hoeko
A History Of Catskill Logging With John Hoeko
John Hoeko describes some of the local logging legends of the Catskill Mountains
Catskill Native Nursery
Catskill Native Nursery
Catskill Native Nursery's Francis Groeters discusses being a nurseryman as well as caring for plants & trees.
Highgrading The Forest
Highgrading The Forest
Conversation about one of the most commonly found forest practices in the Catskills--"Highgrading." It's not as good as it might sound.
Hunting & Fishing With Cody & Tami
Hunting & Fishing With Cody & Tami
Mother & son talk about their hunting & fishing experiences together.
Black Bears
Black Bears
Conversation about one the Catskill Mountains' most famous forested character--the black bear.
Winter Mast For Wildlife & More
Winter Mast For Wildlife & More
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead-discusses how wildlife cope with winter & more.
Forest Food Plots
Forest Food Plots
Discussion about how you can make your forest more "fruitful" for wildlife.
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Birch
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Birch
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Balsam Fir
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Balsam Fir
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the balsam fir tree.
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Tulip Poplar
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Tulip Poplar
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Butternut
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Butternut
Forest Tools & More With Bob Conyea
Forest Tools & More With Bob Conyea
Bob Conyea--from Ashokan Turf & Timber--discusses forest tools (mainly chainsaws) from the past to present.
Arboriculture With Charlie Blume
Arboriculture With Charlie Blume
Local Arborist Charlie Blume discusses tree work & more.
Catskill Ginseng
Catskill Ginseng
Ginseng--a famous "adaptogen" & long revered plant growing in the Catskill Mountains. We'll discuss the ins & outs.
Catskills Trees With Gary Mead - Trees In Review
Catskills Trees With Gary Mead - Trees In Review
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--reviews a list of commonly found Catskill trees.
Tree Juice With Jake Fairbairn
Tree Juice With Jake Fairbairn
Tree Juice's Jake Fairbairn discusses his maple sugaring operation located near Rider Hollow, Catskill Mountains.
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Sycamore
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Sycamore
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the sycamore tree.
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Poplar Or Aspen
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Poplar Or Aspen
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the poplar or aspen tree.
The Changing Face Of Maple Sugaring
The Changing Face Of Maple Sugaring
Catskill Forest Association's President--Mike Porter-- & Jody Condon (Millbrook Maple) discuss how climate & weather has influenced maple sugaring
Tapping Trees For Sap
Tapping Trees For Sap
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the variety of trees that can be tapped for sap
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Red Spruce
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Red Spruce
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the red spruce tree.
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Chestnut
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Chestnut
Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discusses the American chestnut tree.
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Beech
Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Beech
Fruitful Furnishings sawmill owner--Gary Mead--discusses the American beech tree (a.k.a. beechnut).