Coeur d'Alene, Idaho – July 30, 2026 – Idaho Forest Group (IFG) is pleased to announce a multi-year agreement with Tamarack, an artificial intelligence company that develops software specifically for the wood products industry. Tamarack's AI platform will align fiber supply, manufacturing, and sales decisions, translating real-time signals from across the organization into coordinated actions that create greater business value. "IFG is committed to investing in innovative technologies that strengthen our business and reinforce our position as an industry leader," said Jesse Short, IFG's Chief Operating Officer. "Working with Tamarack will improve coordination across our network and help us respond more effectively to changing customer demand." Backed by leading North American mill and timber owners as well as institutional investors, Tamarack is bringing proven AI technology to the forest products industry to help manufacturers improve profitability, resilience, and operational performance. "We're excited to partner with one of North America's leading lumber manufacturers to help redefine how the industry operates," said Joseph Page, Tamarack Chief Executive Officer. "By combining AI, operational expertise, and deep industry knowledge, we can help unlock efficiencies that were previously difficult to identify and scale." About Idaho Forest Group Idaho Forest Group (IFG) is a privately owned company based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. IFG operates five sawmills across northern Idaho and one in Mississippi, employing more than 1,300 team members and producing more than 1.7 billion board feet of lumber annually. IFG's mission is to enhance the lives and livelihoods of its employees, customers, partners, and the communities it serves by providing…

IFG is grateful to be recognized by the IACI Environmental Excellence Award Selection Committee for our active role in collaborative conservation initiatives, educational outreach, wildfire mitigation strategies, and sustainable forest stewardship programs that support both healthy ecosystems and strong rural communities throughout Idaho. This award reflects the hard work and dedication of the IFG team and our partners, whose efforts help protect Idaho’s natural resources while demonstrating that environmental stewardship and economic vitality go hand in hand. To learn more about IFG's commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship, visit ifg.com/conservation

June 11, 2026, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho - Idaho Forest Group is excited to announce that we are the presenting sponsor of the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree! Support from fellow sponsors, along with partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service and the Society of American Foresters, helps make the tree’s journey possible. Together, we will help deliver the tree from its home in Idaho to its final destination on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Along the way, the tree will take center stage at engaging whistlestop events, providing a celebratory platform to share Idaho’s long legacy of forest stewardship, agriculture, and awe-inspiring natural resources. The tree’s official route and whistlestop event locations will be announced in early fall. Read the full press release HERE. Stay tuned for a large event at our Lewiston mill in late October! We will host a community celebration honoring the Lewiston site’s 100-year anniversary, including an opportunity to see the official U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree as it makes a stop at our mill! For event details, click HERE