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.

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.

Forest pathology, a long awaited topic of the podcast, final 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!

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.

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.

Florida is the US State with the most prescribed burns. Find out why in this episode featuring Wildlife Mitigation Specialist Dr. Ludie Bond.

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?

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.