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June 2025

Jun 19

Endangered Species Recovery Act: Opinion Piece

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IFG Owner and Board Chair, Marc Brinkmeyer, wrote the following opinion piece that highlights why it’s essential to revive Senator Mike Crapo’s Endangered Species Recovery Act (ESRA)—a smart, market-based bill that engages private landowners in endangered species recovery through incentives and collaborative approaches. The goal is to improve effectiveness and ensure greater transparency and local involvement in conservation efforts. Read this important overview and why ESRA can secure a future where our economy thrives, our communities prosper, and long-term conservation is collaboratively supported.   Link to PDF of Opinion Piece Link to The Spokesman-Review online
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Jun 02

Important: IFG Website Impersonation and Fraudulent Activity

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It has come to our attention that a fraudulent website has been published at forestryremotesensing.com, which is impersonating Idaho Forest Group by copying our website’s content and misrepresenting our identity. Please be aware: this site is not affiliated with Idaho Forest Group in any way. We have reason to believe the individual behind this activity is using the name Brent Vanbakker, and may be attempting to scam or mislead individuals by posing as a representative of our company. If you have received any communication from someone using this name—or have had any interaction with the website in question—we urge you to contact us immediately. Your information and awareness will help us stop this fraudulent behavior and protect others from being targeted. We are actively working with legal counsel and the appropriate entities to have this impersonating site taken down. Please rest assured that there has been no breach of our systems or data. If you have any questions or concerns, or believe you’ve been contacted by this individual, please reach out to us directly via our official contact page. Thank you for your attention and continued trust. The Idaho Forest Group Team    
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Jun 02

Prichard Creek Restoration Project Enters Phase 2

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Check out this recent article about the Pritchard Creek Restoration project that is now entering Phase 2! In 2024, IFG finalized one of its most impactful conservation milestones—donating a conservation easement to permanently protect nearly 2,000 acres along Prichard Creek, a vital tributary of the Coeur d’Alene River. Learn more at ifg.com/conservation and read the latest article in The Spokesman Review by clicking HERE!
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