IFG | FYI

About IFG | FYI

Welcome to IFG FYI: the official podcast of Idaho Forest Group. We’re here to talk about forests, lumber, conservation, workforce development—and the people behind it all. Whether you're in the industry or just curious about how wood gets from forest to frame, we've got stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. Let’s dive in.

Publisher

Idaho Forest Group

Category

business · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jun 2025

Latest episode

9 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jul 2025

   Managing Wildfire, Fuel, and Forest Health–A Forester’s Frontline View

   Today, we’re talking about one of the most urgent challenges facing our industry and our landscapes: wildfire season. Joining us is IFG Land Fee Analyst, Tera King, a professional forester who works on the front lines of forest health and wildfire risk reduction. We’ll dive into what’s driving today’s fire behavior, how active management can help, and what role mills like ours can play in building more resilient forests.

2. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Conserving our Future: Workforce Development & Responsible Forest Management

   Logger and teacher Blake Manley discusses workforce development and responsible forest management in the forest products industry, highlighting the importance of stewardship for future generations in this interview.

3. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Beyond the Hard Hat: Innovative Benefits for a Modern Rural Workforce

   Jodi Andersen, Idaho Forest Group's HR director, examines the crucial role of modern employee benefits like preventative care and family leave in attracting and retaining talent in rural industries; this is an interview.

Podcast Authority Score: 6 / 100

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Quality

13

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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