Idaho Forest Products Commission

IFPC is recognizing long-time Chairman, Jack Buell for his 30+ years of dedication and service. Join us at the Cormana Building in St Maries on October 2nd @ 2:00 PM.

It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Please join us in saluting Idaho's log haulers and truck drivers everywhere who work day in and day out to deliver the goods we need safely, securely and on-time!

Please join us in welcoming Clete Edmunson as Associated Logging Contractors - Idaho's new Executive Director! Clete is no stranger to the logging industry, having worked in his family's logging business in Southwest Idaho. His experience as a teacher, school administrator and former Idaho State Representative brings tremendous value to his new role representing the 500-plus independent logging and hauling contractors that comprise ALC-Idaho.

ALC Members: We hope you can join us for an open house on September 20 at the ALC-Idaho office in Coeur d'Alene to meet your new Executive Director. Watch your email inbox for more info. In the meantime, if you'd like to call and introduce yourself, please ring our office at (208) 667-6473.

Welcome, Clete! Together we are !

Representing at the STEM Conference in Coeur d’Alene this week.

Ready to connect with educators at the Idaho STEM conference 🌲🔍

THIN THE THREAT for Idaho
Harvesting and thinning forests can help reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire in Idaho. Learn more at IdahoForests.org.

How does “Thin The Threat” translate into action? Thinning a forest means removing dead, dying or overcrowded trees and leaving behind a healthier and productive forest that can withstand a fire. The left photo is a forest that is dense and overcrowded. On the right is a forest that has been thinned -- actively managed. Which one will turn into a catastrophic fire if sparked? We’ll let you be the judge. If you support thinning national forests from the threat of wildfire, get your free bumper sticker at IdahoForests.org.

We had the best time on this year's Sustainable Forestry Tour for counselors and teachers. Thank you to everyone who participated! 🌲 Watch this very short video to learn the highlights from our new Education Outreach Coordinator, Haven!

2024 Sustainable Forestry Tour Meet Idaho Forest Product's and Idaho Project Learning Tree's new Education Outreach Coordinator, Haven Davis-Martinez as she highlights her experiences duri...

Sustainable Forestry Tour Recap – Thursday, 6/27 Highlights

We continued learning the story of Idaho forests by exploring the wood products industry. We had amazing mill tours at Idaho Forest Group and Clearwater Paper Corporation, gained insight into the trucking industry, toured the University of Idaho’s ICCU Arena, and wrapped up the day at a family-owned forest. It was a wonderful (near) end to our week together!

We can’t say enough thank-yous to all our sponsors and presenters!

Photo Credit: Ryer Becker

Our Sustainable Forestry Tour for Teachers & Counselors is June 25-28, 2024! Thanks to numerous generous sponsors for making it possible.

University of Idaho College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho College of Natural Resources, Idaho Forest Owners Association Education Foundation, Intermountain Society of American Foresters, Society of American Foresters - Foresters Fund - https://www.facebook.com/AmericanForesters , Idaho Women in Timber, American Forest Management https://www.facebook.com/AmericanForestManagement , Idaho Forest Group, Nora Creek Forest, Idaho Department of Landss, G. Ikola Logging, Northwest Management, Inc., Manulife Investment Management, Associated Loggers Exchange https://www.facebook.com/aleinsure , PotlatchDeltic, the SFI Education Grant through https://www.facebook.com/projectlearningtree , Clearwater Paper https://www.facebook.com/clearwaterpapercorporation , JMF Company (Jack Buell Trucking https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028403246071 ), Stimson Lumber Company, Gateway Materials - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058824919306 , Idaho SFI Implementation Committee, Vaagen Brothers https://www.facebook.com/vaagenbrotherslumber , Idaho Timber, Boise Cascade Co - https://www.facebook.com/BoiseCascadeCompany , Idaho Pacific Lumber https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063635328120 , Bennett Lumber Products Inc., Idaho Timber License Plate Fund, University of Idaho Pitkin Forest Nursery, Associated Logging Contractors - Idaho, Kenny Carlson Logging, Les Schwab, Inland Empire Paper https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063635328120 , The Nature Conservancy in Idaho - https://www.facebook.com/natureidaho , and USDA Forest Service https://www.facebook.com/USForestService. .

See highlights from the 2023 tour. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CUOjEcdPG7I 2024 memories will be made this week!

Idaho Forest Products Commission's 2023 Sustainable Forestry Tour The 2023 IFPC Sustainable Forestry Tour hosted 26 educators and counselors from across Idaho as they experienced the forest industry from every perspective: ...

We are excitedly getting ready for our Sustainable Forestry Tour for Teachers & Counselors next week. idahoforests.org/tour

Check out the winners of this year’s “Design With Wood” architecture contest with University of Idaho and Washington State University.

2024 Design with Wood winners announced · Idaho Forests Products Commission The 2024 “Design with Wood Competition,” sponsored by the Idaho Forest Products Commission, awarded prizes to architecture students from University of Idaho and Washington State University for their innovative use of wood in architectural design. “This competition not only exposes the students...

WE GIVE MORE THAN WE TAKE
For every tree harvested, 7 are growing for our future.

Come celebrate with us this Friday and get a free seedling and other great resources showcasing Idaho's amazing, renewable and sustainable trees and forests.

Free blue spruce seedlings available at Idaho Arbor Day celebration in Boise • Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Arbor Day Celebration with free seedlings begins at 10 a.m. Friday at Idaho State Museum, 610 Julia Davis Drive in Boise.

We're thrilled to announce the winners of this year's Arbor Day Photo Contest. Idaho 5th-12th graders submitted over 200 photos and statements addressing the theme Healthy Tree, Healthy Me. Four first place winners and 17 honorable mentions were named. Check them out at https://contest.idahoforests.org/winners/! Kudos to these talented young photographers and their teachers.