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About us
Idaho Forest Group grows, harvests, manufactures and distributes this incredible, sustainable product called wood. Headquartered with solid family roots in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the company is now one of America's largest lumber producers, with capacity for nearly 2 billion board feet per year and markets around the globe. The company operates six sawmills in northern Idaho located in Moyie Springs, Chilco, Laclede, Lewiston and Grangeville and a finger joint mill in Athol. IFG also operates a mill in Lumberton, MS. Idaho Forest Group produces a variety of species for both domestic and export.
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http://www.ifg.com
External link for Idaho Forest Group
- Industry
- Wholesale Building Materials
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Coeur d'Alene, ID
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2008
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Employees at Idaho Forest Group
Updates
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Each July, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) hosts #NationalForestWeek to raise awareness of the incredible 193-million-acre National Forest System and the benefits it provides. IFG takes very seriously our responsibility to restore forest health with stewardship and management practices that ensure sustainable, resilient, and productive forests for generations to come. The theme for the 2024 National Forest Week is “Forest Mode” which encourages us to think about how we make the shift between the hustle and bustle of our daily lives to being present in the moment. What is your favorite national forest? Share a memory or a photo with us here!
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Do your part to keep the roads safe! Like countless businesses across the globe, IFG relies on the valuable service of commercial truck drivers. According to the American Trucking Association, 80% of all semi-truck accidents are caused by cars. Help us thank commercial truck drivers for all they do and follow the tips highlighted during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Safe Driver Week July 7-13, 2024 to keep our roads safer! ...Use your turn signals ...Put your phone down ...Pay attention to the roadway - leave plenty of room ...Be mindful of a truck’s blind spots ...Avoid cutting into a trucker’s following distance #trafficsafety #OperationSafeDriver #trucking #IFG
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Have a happy Fourth of July and remember to stay safe when recreating outdoors! Nationally, nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. This July 4, and every day, IFG supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and their reminder to all public lands users to review fire safety tips before recreating outdoors. Improper management of fireworks, campfires, cooking equipment, and recreation gear such as dirt bikes, Off-Highway Vehicles, and generators can start fires if not properly maintained and operated. Know before you go and check for current restrictions in the area you plan to visit. Also, check out these wildfire prevention tips for motor vehicle travel: …Secure tow chains so they can’t strike the road surface, including rocks and debris …Don’t drive or park vehicles over dry grass or brush …Never discard cigarettes on the ground, or out a car window …Keep a fire extinguisher in your vehicle #WildFireSafety #ProtectOurForests #IFG
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The historical legacy of Juneteenth is resiliency and bravery; both of which were pivotal traits in helping save hundreds of lives and an entire town during the devastating wildfire of 1910 that swept through the lush, dense mountains of northern Idaho and Montana. Black soldiers from the 25th U.S. Army Infantry Regiment were sent to Wallace and Avery, Idaho to help fight the fires and evacuate the towns. Three million acres, entire towns, and 87 people were wiped out by the fire. However, were it not for the heroism and bravery of the Black soldiers, the death toll would have been far worse. Learn more about this incredible story HERE https://lnkd.in/g8Ecq7c4
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Today, we celebrate all the amazing dads who bring dedication, love, and hard work into their families and our community. Your commitment and values inspire us every day. Thank you for being role models and for the incredible impact you make both at home and in the workplace. Enjoy your special day! From IFG, we wish you a Happy Father’s Day!
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Idaho Forest Group is pleased to welcome Shannon Carroll to our organization as Director of Communications and Government Affairs. Shannon will be responsible for creating and implementing a communications strategy that supports Idaho Forest Group’s commitment to thorough, transparent, and timely communication to our teams as well as industry, community, and legislative partners. Over the past twenty years, Shannon has held communication leadership roles within large organizations that span industries including forest products, pharmaceutical manufacturing, county government, intellectual property law, and health care. Shannon Carroll-Demchuk
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The IFG teams in Chilco and Athol recently had the opportunity to host a group from the Idaho Trades Teacher Association. These educators from high schools and community colleges teach a range of skills, from welding and construction to millwright and energy systems. For many of them, this was the first visit to a lumber mill. Many of them were also fascinated by our process and how IFG employees apply the very skills they are teaching. We relish the chance to educate teachers because we see real value in having them take back what they learn to their students and provide those students with more robust career choices.
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We're very excited about this program and the opportunities for students and employers. We're especially bullish on the potential for the forest products industry. Check out the Department's website for applications for funding.
Idaho schools and districts can now apply for funds to support Career Technical Education (CTE) programs and prepare students in grades 7-12 to meet local industry needs with the State Department of Education’s Idaho Career Ready Students program (ICRS)! Local education agencies interested in applying can do so here: https://lnkd.in/gYg2rMkV Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: • Capital expenditures needed to upgrade and expand existing CTE programs, such as machines, tools and other one-time purchases; • Capital costs associated with building programming and construction, such as architectural and design fees, actual construction costs and costs to finish an existing construction project; and • Initial investments to develop CTE programs that are tailored to local areas and job markets. Grants will be awarded by the Idaho Career Ready Students Council, an eleven-member group chaired by Superintendent Debbie Critchfield. The council will award grants on either an annual or multi-year basis, with preference given to proposals that create partnerships with local industry and other stakeholders while being both sustainable and responsive to community and statewide workforce needs. The program application period is not subject to deadlines and requests may be submitted throughout the school year. Questions can be directed to program coordinator Allison Duman at [email protected].
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A new Idaho program designed to provide middle and high school students career ready skills and training has reached a big milestone. Idaho Career Ready Students program grants are now available and applications are available for school districts to apply. We’re excited about this program and the opportunity it will create for students and our future forest products workforce. You can learn more by visiting:
Idaho State Department of Education (SDE)
sde.idaho.gov