Tree Farm Podcasts

SC Tree Farm is excited to present the Land of Legacy Podcast Series featuring certified SC Tree Farmers in their natural habitat, sharing personal stories of hardships, successes, and memories.

Join Leadership Nature’s Tom Davidson and SC Tree Farm Committee’s Emily Oakman as they travel SC to shed light on our natural landscapes and the individuals who steward them.

FEATURED EPISODE

Wallace Wood Podcast


Episode 10 - Tap Into Your Local Resources. The Forestry Commission is a Wealth of Knowledge
Podcast by: Leadership Nature and SC Tree Farm
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021

In the final episode of the Land of Legacy series, Wallace Wood immerses us in pine savannahs, wildflower blooms, and his childhood memories, taking us back through time in his woods.

Mike Meetze Podcast

Episode 1 - Mike Meetze
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2021

On the first episode of the Land of Legacy series, Mike Meetze takes us exploring through his favorite spots in his forest, and explains how he coined the phrase “my back is stronger than my pocketbook”.

Episode 2

Episode 2 - Pat Dorn
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021

On the next episode in the Land of Legacy series, you’ll hear from Pat Dorn, a SC Tree Farmer and investment advisor, who may just inspire you to buy some forest land of your own.

Episode 3

Episode 3 - Eddie Drayton
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021

This week in the Land of Legacy series, Eddie Drayton takes us deep into his bottomland hardwood forest, where the history is just as rich as the soil.

Episode 4

Episode 4 - Randell Ewing, Sr.
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021

Up next in the Land of Legacy series, you’ll walk a mile in Randell Ewing’s shoes, as we travel with him to his own piece of heaven.

Episode 5

Episode 5 - Annie Jones
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021

On episode 5 of the Land of Legacy series, you’ll meet Annie Ruth Jones, a new SC Tree Farmer whose roots in the land run deep, as her family’s heritage stays strong.

Episode 6

Episode 6 - John Spearman
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021

On episode 6 of the Land of Legacy series, retired Army Col. John Spearman shares his story about marrying into a traditional farming family, and how he learned - and grew - in some surprising ways.

Episode 7

Episode 7 - Skeet and Gail Burris
Date: Thursday, February 25, 2021

Up next on the Land of Legacy series, you’ll hear a true story about love, trust and the Burris family, as one diamond-in-the-rough property undergoes a complete transformation.

Episode 3

Episode 8 - Dr. George Kessler
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021

On this episode of the Land of Legacy series, you’ll sit with, laugh with and travel through Tree Farm history with Dr. George D. Kessler, Professor Emeritus of Forestry at Clemson University.

Episode 3

Episode 9 - Walt McPhail
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021

Episode 9 in the Land of Legacy series, Dr. Walt McPhail takes us through his spectacular woods, talks about his journey with the Tree Farm Family, and shares memories from his everlasting friendship with the Master Tree Farm creator and mentor, Dr. George Kessler.

Episode 3

Episode 10 - Wallace Wood
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021

In the final episode of the Land of Legacy series, Wallace Wood immerses us in pine savannahs, wildflower blooms, and his childhood memories, taking us back through time in his woods.