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Managing Wildfire, Fuel, and Forest Health–A Forester’s Frontline View
Beyond the Hard Hat: Innovative Benefits for a Modern Rural Workforce
por Idaho Forest Group
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.
Today we’re going to dig deep into something you might not immediately associate with sawmills and timber: benefits. In this episode, we sit down with Idaho Forest Group’ s director of human resources, Jodi Andersen, to discuss the critical role modern, flexible benefits play in supporting employees—especially in rural areas like those where IFG operates. From the importance of preventive care and mental wellness to virtual care and family leave, Jodi shares how benefits have become just as essential as safety gear on the job site—and why getting them right is key to staying competitive in a tight labor market.
Today, we’re diving into a topic that's crucial for the future of our forests — and for the people who work in them. The forest products industry is built on hard work, innovation, and stewardship, and today’s guest knows that better than most. Blake Manley is both a seasoned logger and a teacher, helping train the next generation of forestry professionals. We’re going to talk about what it takes to build a meaningful career in this industry, and how responsible forest management is shaping the future for all of us.