EPISODE · Jan 6, 2025 · 28 MIN
Seeing the Future Through the Forest: Marc Brinkmeyer
from Where Landowners Get Their News · host American Farmland Owner with Dave Price
Marc Brinkmeyer, owner and chairman of Idaho Forest Group, brings nearly 50 years of experience in the lumber industry. Despite past booms, the sector now faces challenges as lumber prices have plummeted due to reduced housing starts and higher borrowing costs. Brinkmeyer highlights the need to find new uses for timber as demand for paper products has fallen with the shift to digital media. Beyond his work in lumber, Brinkmeyer is known for his commitment to environmental protection, education, and his passion for restoring historic steam engines.
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Marc Brinkmeyer, owner and chairman of Idaho Forest Group, brings nearly 50 years of experience in the lumber industry. Despite past booms, the sector now faces challenges as lumber prices have plummeted due to reduced housing starts and higher borrowing costs. Brinkmeyer highlights the need to find new uses for timber as demand for paper products has fallen with the shift to digital media. Beyond his work in lumber, Brinkmeyer is known for his commitment to environmental protection, education, and his passion for restoring historic steam engines.
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