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The Leadership Nature Podcast

The Leadership Nature Podcast features one-on-one interviews with diverse leaders from across the forestry and natural resources nation, and it is intended to spread the seeds of leadership insights, lessons learned and personal advice from experienced leaders to current and future generations of natural resource leaders. Each episode also includes a leadership tip of the week from the interviewer.
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Feb 4, 2021

Randell Ewing is a tree farmer with deep roots in Darlington County, South Carolina. He got into tree farming by accident when he purchased a small piece of land in his early 20s for hunting purposes. Since then, he’s grown his property by thousands of acres and it’s now turned into a family business with him and his son. Listen in as you hear Randell’s stories about his tree farm and the amount of pride he has for growing trees.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:40] Where did the name for Randell’s farm, Indian Summer, come from?

[2:40] How did Randell get started in tree farming?


[5:50] Randell got his start on 15 acres and originally wanted to use it for hunting. However, he never actually hunted on it, instead, he used it for conservation.

[7:25] Randell shares a little bit about his wife, who has since passed on.

[10:35] Randell shows Tom and Emily some of the coolest things he owns in his barn/storage.

[15:45] Randell dives into how he found out about tree farming.

[17:40] How did Randell and his son start working together?

[19:30] Randell was worried at first that the business would struggle if he brought his son in, but it has been a blessing.

[22:35] We hear a little bit from Randell’s son, Randell Jr.!

[26:35] Why is Randell so passionate about tree farming?

[29:25] It’s just common sense to plant trees. You’re helping the environment.

[30:10] A walk through the forest is almost like going to church.

[31:05] Randell Jr. shares a fond memory he had on his dad’s farm.

[37:00] If you can’t look after your business, better hire someone to help you.

[41:05] Everything Randell has learned today has come from the tree farm program. There are a lot of programs and resources out there for you!

[41:45] It’s important to be an advocate for trees, the environment, and more because the politicians in big cities aren’t aware of their importance. You have to let them know.

[45:15] What is Randell thankful for?

 

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