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  Heather Alexander: Patterns of Fire Regimes 02.07.2025 35min

  Fire regimes help to describe the general characteristics of fires across spatial and temporal spans. Learn about the fire regimes of the Southeast, their needs and lifecycles from professor of forest and fire ecology, Dr. Heather Alexander.
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  Tania Quesada: Patterns of Fusiform Rust 18.06.2025 31min

  Ever wondered what that orange dusty substance is growing on your pine? Chances are its fusiform rust, a fungal disease that can jump between host trees. Learn the intricacies and genetic impacts on fusiform rust and how to best protect your trees.
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  Valentina Rollemberg Vaney: Southern Soils for Southern Pines 04.06.2025 22min

  Many foresters focus on the health and makeup of their trees but neglect an important component of tree health that can be just as important for growth: soil. Learn about the importance of soil and how to make soil more productive from the research of Valentina Rollemberg Vaney.
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  Andrew Sims: Decoding Forest Genetics 21.05.2025 34min

  A tree's biology can have a huge impact on its resilience to pathogens and pests, growth, reproduction, and profitability. But streamlining genetics to maximize capacity in one of these ideas is difficult as there is still much to learn in the intricacies of many tree's genetic codes. Join Dr. Andrew Sims, a research assistant professor in forest genetics and codirector for the Cooperative Forest Genetics Research Program (CFGRP) at UF, in the discussing the complicated practices of studying tree genetics.
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  Jiri Hulcr: Tales of Indonesia, A Podforest Special 16.05.2025 34min

  Dr. Jiri Hulcr, forest entomologist and director of Proforest becomes the first guest to appear twice on Podforest! This time, Dr. Jiri Hulcr joins us for "Tales of Indonesia" a look into his international experience studying entomology.
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  Caterina Villari: Diseases of the Southern Forest 07.05.2025 23min

  Forest pathology, a long awaited topic of the podcast, finally makes its debut. Dr. Caterina Villari, associate professor of forest pathology at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, discusses trees, fungi, insects, and diseases!
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  William Hammond: Determining When, The Complexities of Tree Death 23.04.2025 41min

  Learn why determining when a tree dies is so complex as Plant Ecophysiologist Dr. William Hammond joins the Podforest. It's not life or death, but the gray area and causes in-between that is inspiring much of modern research into the topic.
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  Ken Raffa: Inside the Tree's Natural Defense 09.04.2025 29min

  Which came first, the tree or the pest? Dr. Ken Raffa, emeritus professor of forest entomology at UW-Madision, join Podforest to discuss tree resistence to pests and what factors can impact a trees ability to defend itself.
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  Ludie Bond: Fighting Fire With Fire 12.03.2025 44min

  Florida is the US State with the most prescribed burns. Find out why in this episode featuring Wildlife Mitigation Specialist Dr. Ludie Bond.
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  Christopher Marais: Applications and Efficacy of AI in Forestry 26.02.2025 29min

  Artificial intelligence has hit a boom! Join doctoral student Christopher Marais and Dr. Tyler Carney in discussing the applications of new artificial intelligence in forestry. Where can AI make an impact and what should be left to the professionals?
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  Angela Mech: Mother Nature - Maine's Other King of Horror 12.02.2025 40min

  Prepare for a horror story so real, you might not want to go outside! Dr. Angela Mech, Assistant Professor of Forest Entomology at The University of Maine, joins Proforest's Dr. Tyler Carney in discussing Maine's Browntail Moth.
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  Tim Martin: Global Weirding - Changing Forests 03.06.2024 34min

  Dr. Tim Martin, professor of tree physiology and co-director of the Forest Biology Research Cooperative at UF/IFAS, and Dr. Tyler Carney discuss all things "global weirding".
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  Jiri Hulcr: Bugs in the Forest Ecosystem 29.04.2024 32min

  Dr. Jiri Hulcr, forest entomology specialist and director of Proforest joins the Podforest and Dr. Tyler Carney for the first time to discuss all things bugs! Learn the good, the bad, and the bugly in today's episode.
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  Dave Coyle: When Green Isn't Good - Invasive Species and Their Impact 15.04.2024 43min

  Dr. Dave Coyle from Clemson University joins Dr. Tyler Carney in discussing invasive species. Tell-tale signs, resources, extension, protocol, and pushback. All this and more in the premiere episode of the Proforest Podforest.
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  Trailer: Entering the PodForest 25.03.2024 3min

  Learn what the podcast is all about! Host Tyler Carney talks ProForest, Extension, interviews, and what's to come!