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 different wildlife species, management needed for different stages of wildlife life cycles, and how to get the most out of your woods regardless of acreage. In the episode, Drew discusses what habitat different wildlife species, such as turkeys, deer, and squirrels, need and how landowners might want to manage for it. Also, Drew and Jace discuss why landowners should meet and get involved with neighbors to get the most out of their property.

If you have or manage forestland and want to develop excellent quality wildlife habitat, this episode is for you.

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 are considering ways to maximize your management experience, this episode is for you.

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 talks about his experiences attending the Alabama Forest Owner's Association's annual landowner meeting, meeting with landowners and professionals from various backgrounds.