From The Forest

Blueberries & Blackcaps

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

Riparian Forests

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

Alternative Energy

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

Kiln Drying Wood With Gary Mead

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

Serviceberry

Discussion of the Serviceberry tree (Amelanchier spp.)

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

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

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

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

Catskill Native Nursery

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

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

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

Black Bears

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

Winter Mast For Wildlife & More

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

Forest Food Plots

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

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 Butternut

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

Local Arborist Charlie Blume discusses tree work & more.

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

Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Sycamore

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

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

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

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 Chestnut

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

Catskill Trees With Gary Mead Beech

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

Catskill Trees With Gary Mead - Redcedar

Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill Owner--Gary Mead--discussed the eastern redcedar tree.

Catskill Trees With Gary Mead - Red Spruce

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

Running A Catskills Sawmill With Gary Mead

Gary Mead--owner of Fruitful Furnishings sawmill--discusses what it takes to run his mill.

People & Trees with Gary Mead

A discussion about how trees & people are intertwined.

Deerbusters--Protection By Fencing

Hunting Lease Network With John Zylstra & Tom

Interview with the Hunting Lease Network on how landowners can make some money leasing out their land for hunting in the Catskill Mountains.

Forest Markets With Forester Chris Tcimpidis

Discussion with Forester Chris Tcimpidis about markets in the wood products sector & how they influence forest management.

Woody Biomass with the Watershed Agricultural Council

Josh VanBrakle with the Watershed Agricultural Council discusses the use of Woody Biomass in the Catskill Mountains as an under-utilized fuel source.

The Growing Deer Debate\'s Session 4-Regulated Commercial Harvest To Manage Deer

David Drake-University of Wisconsin- discusses how Regulated Commercial Deer Harvesting could help manage overabundant populations in suburban areas at The Growing Deer Debate Conference held in Margaretville in the fall of 2015.

Meet Private Consulting Forester Chris Tcimpidis

Forester Chris Tcimpidis discusses Forest Management in the Catskill Mountains.

John Blish From Mountain Valley

John Blish talks about his firewood business among other things from the forest.

Mushrooms With John Michelotti

Discussion with John Michelotti from Catskill Fungi about the world of mushrooms here in these Catskill Mountains.

Hunting Season Recap

John & Ryan summarize their hunting seasons.

Ryan's Hike In The Woods

Each year, FROM THE FOREST'S host - Ryan Trapani - literally takes a hike in these Catskill Mountains; we'll see what he found out.

Stumpage, Lumber Grading & More With Gary Mead

Gary Mead - from Fruitful Furnishings Sawmill - discusses stumpage, lumber grading & more.

What's That Tree Worth

Ever wonder what a tree is worth; at least in timber value? We'll discuss.

Robson's Christmas Tree Farm

Interview with Gary Robson about his Christmas Tree Farm in Delaware County.

 

Catskill Trees With Gary Mead & Hoppy Quick

Upstate Adventure Guides

Interview with UPSTATE ADVENTURE GUIDE - Will Soter - about guiding in the Catskill Mountains.

Thru Running NY's Long Path

Preserving Private Property

Tree Planting With Alan Quarltere

Interview with Alan Quarltere from Quarltere's Nursery about tree planting, tree care, & more