PODCASTS
What are Podcasts?
How Do I Hear Podcasts?
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ForestConnect Podcast Series
"How Management Improves Forests"
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"How Management Improves Forests" is hosted by Dan Palm, former Executive Director of the New York Forest Owners Association. Join Dan as he introduces experts from Cornell Cooperative Extension, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, consulting firms, and elsewhere who discuss topics such as Tree and Forest Health, The Stewardship Ethic, Enhancing Wildlife Habitat, and Forest Farming. |
| NYFOA produced these Podcasts in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension with support from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the USDA Forest Service - State and Private Forestry Division. |
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Tree and Forest Health
 Recognizing Tree Stress - How do we know when to step in and give our trees a helping hand?
- with guest: Jerry Carlson, Chief of Forest Health and Protection, NYS DEC. |
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| Monitoring Tree Pests - Learn about keeping unwanted insects at bay.
- with guest: Bob Beyfuss, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Greene County. |
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| Controlling Invasive Species - How plants and insects can become invasive and tips to control them.
- with guest: Robert Preston, Niagara Frontier Chapter member of NYFOA. |
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The Stewardship Ethic
| Harvesting Timber Sustainably - Overview of managing your forest for timber.
- with guest: Michael Greason, Private Consulting Forester; and NYFOA member. |
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| Choosing Firewood Trees - Choosing and cutting trees out of your woodlot for fuel use.
- with guest: Tim Levatich, Southern Finger Lakes chapter member of NYFOA. |
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| Developing a Stewardship Plan - The why and how of getting a stewardship plan in place.
- with guest: Peter Smallidge, Cornell State Extension Forester. |
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| Public Benefits Provided by Forests - How your forest can benefit all.
- with guest: Alan White, NYFOA Past President; and Director of Catskill Mountain Program of The Nature Conservancy. |
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| Protecting Water Resources - Your role as forest owner in protecting our water supply.
- with guest: Brett Chedzoy, Senior Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension. |
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Enhancing Wildlife Habitat
| Managing Your Forest for Wildlife, Food & Water - Choices you can make and actions to take to increase the number and variety of wildlife species.
- with guest: Matt Smith, Allegany Foothills Chapter member of NYFOA. |
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| Managing Your Forest for Wildlife, Shelter & Space - Tips for improving wildlife habitat.
- with guest: Mark Kurtis, Private Consulting Forester, and NYFOA member. |
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Forest Farming
| Agroforestry - Adding value to your forest by growing native plants, including Ginseng.
- with guest: Bob Beyfuss, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Greene County. |
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| Forest Gardening - Enhancing the look of your forest land through plant cultivation.
- with guest: Cynthia King, Master Forest Owner; and NYFOA member. |
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What are podcasts?
Podcasts are audio files published as RSS feeds, using XML file format technology to deliver MP3s to computers or portable music players. Consumers use podcast software on personal computers to collect and monitor updates, called “feeds.”
How do I hear podcasts?
Download and install podcast software, such as Apple's iTunes or iPodder, to transfer podcasts to a portable MP3 player. Since podcasts are MP3 files, they may also be downloaded to any computer with audio capability.
Download an MP3 Player:
Listen to standard mp3 files on your computer or MP3 player. (Quicktime or Windows Media Player are recommended)
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