Heartwood Vermont

Our Vermont Woods

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A podcast that explores our Vermont woodlands, forest management, and the woods economy. Join us as we get to the heart of why Vermont's forests matter. Hosted by Kate Forrer and Lisa Sausville. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Fiddle theme music by Joanne Garton. Logo by Juli Badics. Check out our website for transcripts and more Vermont woods information: http://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood.

01/09/2022

Cultivating Tree Diversity

Most of us are familiar with the idea that having a diversity of species can lend resiliency to an ecosystem, but how often do we stop to consider the pros and cons of having a diversity of tree species in urban settings? What does an “urban” forest even mean in largely rural Vermont? In this episode, we talk with city arborists and watershed conservationists about these questions and what they mean in terms of resilience to invasive forest pests in the forest where we live. Check out our full show notes for features guests, educational resources and transcript. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton. Music featured in this episode: “Bells Picnic” by Daniel Birch is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 “Birds Eye View” by Daniel Birch is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 “Brushed Bells Leaving Home” by Daniel Birch is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 “Playful Nature” by Daniel Birch is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 “Moonglow” by Podington Bear is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 “Jenner” by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 Full list of music and sound credit.

32 min
07/06/2022

Losing Our Ash

In this episode, we dive into the cultural and ecological impacts of losing black ash to emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that threatens our region's ash trees. We talk with an Abenaki basketmaker, a research forester, a county forester, an ecologist, and a landowner to learn what’s at stake, and what Vermonters can do to help keep ash, specifically black ash as part of our region's culture and our ecology. For more information about emerald ash borer, visit: Vtinvasives.org. Check out our website for more resources, featured guests, a full transcript, and to learn how to get involved: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/episode-6-show-notes. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton. Photo of Kerry Wood leaning against a black ash tree. Music and sounds featured in this episode: “The Marsh” by Podington Bear, CC BY-NC 4.0 (soundofpicture.com) “The Sheltering Firs” by Podington Bear, CC BY-NC 4.0 (soundofpicture.com) “The Peninsula” by Podington Bear, CC BY-NC 4.0 (soundofpicture.com) “Forest Edge” by Podington Bear, CC BY-NC 4.0 (soundofpicture.com) “Children By The Creek” by Podington Bear, CC BY-NC 4.0 (soundofpicture.com) “Unit” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) “Leatherbound” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) “Akonan” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) “Steph” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) Forest recordings by National Park Service

42 min
12/10/2021

Our Identity, Our Forests

Let’s return to our human-forest connections. Familiar voices consider why Vermont woodlands matter from a variety of perspectives. Hosted by Kate Forrer and Lisa Sausville. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton. Check out our website for transcripts, featured guests, and more information: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood Music featured in this episode: The Woods by Axel Tree Thread Jessup by Blue Dot Sessions Not Tired Bells by Daniel Birch Bird Language by Chad Crouch The Marsh by Chad Crouch The Channel by Chad Crouch Photo of Ken Gagnon, owner of Gagnon Lumber in Pittsford, VT. Photo courtesy of VT Sustainable Jobs Fund. Photo credit: Erica Houskeeper

17 min
12/10/2021

Our Relationship with Wood

In this episode, we revisit the roles of forestry professionals and meet the practitioners who harvest, process, and market wood products. Hosted by Kate Forrer and Lisa Sausville. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton. Check out our website for transcripts, featured guests, and more information: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood Music featured in this episode: The Woods by Axel Tree Thread Jessup by Blue Dot Sessions Not Tired Bells by Daniel Birch Bird Language by Chad Crouch The Marsh by Chad Crouch The Channel by Chad Crouch Photo of Brian Lafoe and Stan Parker, owners of Lafoe Logging. Photo courtesy of VT Sustainable Jobs Fund.

19 min
12/10/2021

Conversations with Professionals

Five technical service providers discuss how they help Vermont landowners along their forest management journey. Hosted by Kate Forrer and Lisa Sausville. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton. Check out our website for transcripts, featured guests, and more information: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood Music featured in this episode: Pacific Wrens by Chad Crouch The Cove by Chad Crouch The Fir Grove by Chad Crouch Sandpiper Waltz by Chad Crouch Ginger by Chad Crouch Bells Picnic by Daniel Birch Bells at Work by Daniel Birch Earth Angel by Siddhartha Corsus Photo courtesy of VT Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.

25 min
12/10/2021

The Landowner Journey

Four woodland owners share their journeys owning and caring for their forests. Hosted by Lisa Sausville and Kate Forrer. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton. Check out our website for transcripts, featured guests, and more resources: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood For more information about the Forestry Use Value Appraisal portion of the program, contact your County Foresters. Consulting Foresters assist private landowners in identifying and achieving goals for their woodlands. In Vermont, all foresters offering services to landowners for a fee are required to be licensed. Music featured in this episode: Thread Jessup by Blue Dot Sessions Approaching the Beach by Chad Crouch Sandpiper Waltz by Chad Crouch The Cove by Chad Crouch Junco Relations by Chad Crouch Bird Language by Chad Crouch Photo courtesy of Lisa Sausville, VT Coverts

20 min
12/10/2021

Woods Connection

In this episode, you will hear from landowners, resource professionals, wood product producers, and members of our podcasting team as we explore our connections to Vermont's woodlands. Hosted by Kate Forrer and Lisa Sausville. Produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music was written and performed by Joanne Garton. Check out our website for transcripts, featured guests, and more information: https://www.ourvermontwoods.org/heartwood Music featured in this episode: Approaching the Beach by Chad Crouch The Marsh by Chad Crouch Pacific Wrens by Chad Crouch The Big Oak by Chad Crouch Photo courtesy of Kate Forrer, UVM Extension

17 min

7 Episodes

Creator

Our Vermont Woods
Years Active

2021 - 2022
Episodes

7
Rating

Clean
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Heartwood Vermont

Heartwood Vermont

Episodes

Cultivating Tree Diversity

Losing Our Ash

Our Identity, Our Forests

Our Relationship with Wood

Conversations with Professionals

The Landowner Journey

Woods Connection

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