In Episode 8 of The Forestry Project Podcast, podcast host Jace McCauley sits down to discuss why landowners should consider the management practices they perform in their woods as a form of hands-on meditation. Depending on what you are doing out on your property, management can sometimes seem like a choir more than a fun and relaxing experience. In the episode, Jace talks about recent experiences and ways to think about forest management. If you own or manage forestland and ar...

In Episode 9 of The Forestry Project Podcast, podcast host Jace McCauley sits down to discuss wildlife and management considerations with Drew Metzler. Drew is a Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resources Regional Extension Agent for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. He holds bachelor's in wildlife and a master's in forestry from Auburn University and on-the-ground experience working in both forestry and wildlife fields. Topics discussed in the podcast are habitat considerations for ...

In Episode 7 of The Forestry Project Podcast, podcast host Jace McCauley sits back down to discuss why landowners should get involved with landowner organizations or associations. Learning from others and sharing ideas can benefit landowners wanting to learn how to manage their land. By combining experiences, even new landowners can have years of knowledge about managing their land and mitigating problems that might arise during the management process. In the episode, Jace also ...

In Episode 6 of The Forestry Project Podcast, podcast host Jace McCauley sits back down to discuss the time component of forest management with Dr. John Kush. Dr. Kush is a repeat guest from episode 3, a retired research fellow at Auburn University, and has been inducted into the Alabama Foresters Hall of Fame. He teaches several Auburn University classes, such as Restoration Ecology, Plant Ecology, and Forest History. Topics discussed in the podcast are how long trees and forests take...

While you may think you are just managing the trees on your property, much more goes into managing your woods. Developing a better understanding of the ecological interaction between the environment, such as sunlight and moisture, and the trees is critical. In Episode 5 of The Forestry Project Podcast, host Jace McCauley discusses how sunlight and moisture affect our woods and management. Learning more about how the species you have or want on your property are affected by sunlight or ...

In Episode 4 of The Forestry Project Podcast, podcast host Jace McCauley sits down to discuss forest management plans with Dr. Adam Maggard. Dr. Maggard is an Associate Professor at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment. He teaches classes on forest management and specializes in the economic aspect of forest management and planning and optimizing the use of forest resources. Jace and Dr. Maggard begin the episode by discussing why landowners own land and ...

In Episode 3 of The Forestry Project Podcast, podcast host Jace McCauley sits down to discuss forest ecology with Dr. John Kush. Dr. Kush is a retired research fellow at Auburn University and has been inducted into the Alabama Foresters Hall of Fame. Dr. Kush teaches several Auburn University classes, such as Restoration Ecology and Forest History. Jace begins the episode by reading an excerpt from Aldo Leopold's book "A Sand County Almanac." Then get Dr. Kush's definition of forest ec...

Are you a landowner interested in learning how to manage your land or breaking the cycle of doing the same management because you heard it might be suitable for your land? This episode of the podcast is for you! In this episode, The Forestry Project's founder, Jace McCauley, discusses what Forest Legacy, Reimagined means and how it can help you achieve the next level of land management. Many landowners are interested in the legacy of their land, we are also at The Forestry Project, but...

Are you a landowner who wants to manage your forestland but needs help figuring out what to do or where to turn to for advice? Jace McCauley, the founder of The Forestry Project, discusses what The Forest Project is and what has led him to start it. In the episode, you will learn the mission and vision of The Forestry Project and how it will benefit landowners. Buckle up because this is only the beginning. Jace lets you know what content The Forestry Project will release, when it will release...