{"id":1525,"date":"2026-05-22T21:30:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T21:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/?page_id=1525"},"modified":"2026-05-26T21:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:31:09","slug":"wood-iron","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/homepage\/wood-iron\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood &amp; Iron"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-fww bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/DSC03357-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/DSC03357-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/DSC03357-scaled-1.jpg\"\/><div class=\"overlay-text-backdrop\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 overlay-contentwidth\"><div class=\"hero-purple-bg overlay-pos-ll overlay-attach  overlay-text-container\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\"><div class=\"overlay-headlineone\">Wood &amp; Iron<\/div><div class=\"overlay-headlinetwo\">A Logging Podcast <\/div><div class=\"overlay-linkbuttons\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17773138047104128\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split3366 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">A Logging Podcast <\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Wood &amp; Iron <\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">For Loggers. By Loggers. <\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Wood &amp; Iron is a podcast that explores the needs and challenges of today&#8217;s logger. Join our hosts as they explores business operation, policy navigation, and the future of logging with loggers from the Midwest to the West. The goal of Wood &amp; Iron is to promote a successful and sustainable logging workforce in our forested states by offering relevant and timely information that you can listen to during your time in the cab.<br \/><br \/>Produced by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wfc\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/\">Wisconsin Forestry Center<\/a> and is hosted by WFC&#8217;s High School Program Manager Jared Schroeder and Manley Jobs host and WFCA executive director Blake Manley. Wood &amp; Iron is available on <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/silvicast\/id1518316928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1CKQGsrH4t5wylZ1cMnAzR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLb8zCRh-_weUwGC1fWoha_ni6DoUACsia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Music<\/a>, and many other platforms.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/WoodIronPodcast\" target=\"_self\">Subscribe to Wood &amp; Iron  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/WI-for-Website.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LISTEN NOW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-19178755\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2563911\/episodes\/19178755-s-1-ep-5-treat-them-well.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-19178755&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-square blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:left\" class=\"horizontal-card-intro\"><h2 class=\"h2\">THIS MONTH&#8217;S GUEST<\/h2><\/div><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1777315001822724\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Jeff Plikat<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">May 2026<\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Jeff Plikat calls himself a small-town, family man, born and raised on timber dollars. As a kid, he always knew he would be a logger when he grew up. Jeff started working weekends cleaning ditches and mud out of the tracks of the equipment. He&#8217;s been working for the company since 1998. Jeff has been married to his beautiful and loving wife for 12 years. They have 3 girls and 1 boy. Together, with Jeff&#8217;s dad, who started the company in 1979 and his sister, they employ 65-70 people at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Plikat-Logging-Inc-100071512561971\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plikat Logging<\/a> in Roseburg, Oregon. They log, have 16 log trucks, and 4 lowboy trucks. The family works year round and enjoys summer weekends at their family cabins at Diamond Lake in the Cascades.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2563911\/episodes\/19178755-s-1-ep-5-treat-them-well.mp3?download=true\" target=\"_blank\">Listen Now  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/Jeff-Plikat.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url();background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:\" class=\"card-intro introbg-purple card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Episodes  <\/h2><div class=\"cb-intro-paragraph\">The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker&#8217;s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Wisconsin Forestry Center, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Western Forestry and Conservation Association, or Manley Jobs.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img1x1 cardshadow col-small-one col-medium-three col-large-three col-xlarge-three col-xxlarge-three\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/20230601-DJI_0665-scaled.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/20230601-DJI_0665-scaled.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Season 1 | Episode 5<\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Treat Them Well<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\">May 15, 2026<\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\"><p>In this episode of Wood &amp; Iron, Oregon logger and Associated Oregon Loggers president Jeff Plikat shares stories from a lifetime in the woods, from learning the trade as a kid to running high-tech tether logging operations and leading advocacy efforts for the timber industry. Blake, Jared, and Jeff dig into the realities of modern logging\u2014equipment costs, workforce challenges, safety, and why taking care of good people is the key to keeping the industry strong.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"In this episode of Wood &amp; Iron, Oregon logger and Associated Oregon Loggers president Jeff Plikat shares stories from a lifetime in the woods, from learning the trade as a kid to running high-tech tether logging operations and leading advocacy efforts for the timber industry. Blake, Jared, and Jeff dig into the realities of modern logging\u2014equipment costs, workforce challenges, safety, and why taking care of good people is the key to keeping the industry strong\" target=\"_self\">Listen Now <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Equipment-maintenance.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Equipment-maintenance.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Season 1 | Episode 4<\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Passing the Torch <\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\">April 15, 2026<\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">In this episode, we explore how to navigate a smooth generational transition in a family business with Roger Smith of R.L. Smith Logging. Hear practical insights on passing down leadership, preserving legacy, and preparing the next generation. Plus, we discuss how to get students excited about careers in the logging industry and keep the tradition moving forward.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2563911\/episodes\/19021730-s-1-ep-4-passing-the-torch.mp3?download=true\" target=\"_blank\">Listen Now <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/J8A7389-scaled-2.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/J8A7389-scaled-2.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Season 1 | Episode 3<\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Failure Is Not an Option <\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\">March 15, 2026<\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Join us as we discuss the essential skills of resiliency, respect, and a strong work-ethic necessary for ensuring economic viability and longevity with Jody Hendrickx of Hendrickx Logging, Inc.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2563911\/episodes\/18854124-s-1-ep-3-failure-is-not-an-option.mp3?download=true\" target=\"_blank\">Listen Now <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/J8A8653-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/J8A8653-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Season 1 | Episode 2 <\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Beyond the Saw <\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\">February 15, 2026<\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Join us as we talk with consulting forester and logger Matt Carothers of Superior Woodlands Company, LLC. We discuss the challenges he faced and opportunities he embraced throughout the start-up, growth, and maintenance of his company.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2563911\/episodes\/18687838-s-1-ep-2-beyond-the-saw.mp3?download=true\" target=\"_blank\">Listen Now  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/J8A8672-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/J8A8672-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\">Season 1 | Episode 1 <\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Introducing Wood &amp; Iron<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\">January 15, 2026<\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Introducing Wood and Iron, a podcast for loggers, by loggers, with Blake Manley, Executive Director of the Western Forestry and Conservation Association and Jared Schroeder of the Wisconsin Forestry Center.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2563911\/episodes\/18514198-introducing-wood-iron-a-podcast-for-loggers-by-loggers.mp3?download=true\" target=\"_blank\">Listen Now <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">MEET YOUR HOSTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Blake-Manley-1000x750.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-217080 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blake Manley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Director of the Western Forestry and Conservation Association and Host of Manley Jobs <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Blake brings over 25 years of forest sector experience in logging, procurement, timber sale administration, education, training, and lumber manufacturing. A University of Idaho graduate with an emphasis in Timber Harvesting, his passion for forestry education has impacted Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and California through diverse initiatives promoting industry awareness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Schroeder-Jared-667x1000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223174 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jared Schroeder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High School Program Manager, Wisconsin Forestry Center, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Jared is a 14-year veteran of the public school system where he taught high school biology in a small rural Central Wisconsin school. Jared has always had a sense of awe when it came to the forest. Growing up on a farm in Wisconsin he saw and experienced the necessity for sustainable forest practices. As an educator he saw the power that curriculum can have on shaping the minds of students. He now works for the Wisconsin Forestry Center at UWSP where he is developing an immersive applied curriculum for secondary school settings that aims to aid in workforce development in forestry industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">MEET THE EDITOR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Joe-Rogers-Photo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-715 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Joe-Rogers-Photo.png 612w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Joe-Rogers-Photo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Joe-Rogers-Photo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joe Rogers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wood &amp; Iron Audio Editor<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind the scenes at Wood and Iron, Joe Rogers serves as the audio editor. Rogers graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2006 with a degree in business administration and joined Sentry Insurance that same year. He was infected with the podcasting bug in 2009 and has been editing and producing podcasts and videos ever since. After 15 years with Sentry, he left in 2021 to pursue freelance projects. When he&#8217;s not spending time with his patient wife, Kelly, or curious 7-year-old, Dane, you can find him playing tabletop miniature games, cooking ethnic cuisines, administering Salesforce orgs, hiking (quite moderate) inclines, designing games, or reading just about anything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-vtabs blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"vtab-intro\" style=\"text-align:\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Wood &amp; Iron Resources <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"vtab-thetabs\"><div class=\"accentlinetop\" role=\"none\"><\/div><div class=\"vtab-nav\"><\/div><div class=\"vtab-content\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-vtab-thetab\"><div class=\"vtab-tabtitle\">Connect with Wood &amp; Iron <i class=\"fa-solid fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vtab-tabcontent\">\n<div class=\"vtab-content-column bgpurple\"><h2>Send us your questions <\/h2><div>\n<p>Have a question or comment for our hosts? How about an idea for a future episode? Let us know; we&#8217;d love to hear from you! <a href=\"mailto:wfc@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a> with your questions, comments, or ideas. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vtab-content-column bgpurple\"><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Dropbox-web-icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Dropbox-web-icon.png 900w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Dropbox-web-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Dropbox-web-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Dropbox-web-icon-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-vtab-thetab\"><div class=\"vtab-tabtitle\">Sponsor Wood &amp; Iron <i class=\"fa-solid fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vtab-tabcontent\">\n<div class=\"vtab-content-column bgpurple\"><h2>Sponsor Wood &amp; Iron <\/h2><div>\n<p>Want to advertise your product, company, or organization on Wood &amp; Iron? Sponsor a season or an episode!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more by reaching out to <a href=\"mailto:sbarrett@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Susan Barrett<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vtab-content-column bgpurple\"><div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/WFC-Wood-Iron-Sponsor-Opportunities-1024x546.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/WFC-Wood-Iron-Sponsor-Opportunities-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/WFC-Wood-Iron-Sponsor-Opportunities-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/WFC-Wood-Iron-Sponsor-Opportunities-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wisconsin-forestry-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/WFC-Wood-Iron-Sponsor-Opportunities.png 1286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"accentlinebottom\" role=\"none\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">THIS MONTH&#8217;S EPISODE SPONSORED BY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WFCALogo_BlackText_Green2_Transparent-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226796\" style=\"aspect-ratio:7.875088443836672;width:662px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LISTEN NOW MEET YOUR HOSTS Blake Manley Executive Director of the Western Forestry and Conservation Association and Host of Manley Jobs Blake brings over 25 years of forest sector experience in logging, procurement, timber sale administration, education, training, and lumber manufacturing. 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