From The Forest

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

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.

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

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

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.

Bowhunting Black Bears with Joel Riotto

Christmas Trees With Gary Mead

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

Quality Deer Management With Kip Adams

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

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

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 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

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

Sassafras With Gary Mead

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

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

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

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

Wildlife Management

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

Archery Season Begins

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

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

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

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

Mulberry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Author: CFA Staff

Blueberries & Blackcaps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Climate & Forests With Harvard Forest\'s Neil Pederson

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

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.

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

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

Venison Donation Coalition With Greg First

Discussion with Greg First from the Venison Donation Coalition.

Trout Fishing With Judd Weisberg

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

Coyotes

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

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 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

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

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

Discussion about this small, but unique tree.