Ian Prior (forest management)

Ian is a forester with Seven Island Land Company, but one who is not out in the forest every day. His work is deeply data heavy, and his forest management techniques rely on the data collected not just by the foresters in the woods and (significantly) on  other, more technology-reliant techniques. Odds are, the image you have of how a forester sustainably manages the woods is not exactly aligned with how it's done. This conversation was recorded in October 2024. ~~~~~ The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.   The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.   To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.     Find us online: Maine Discovery Museum Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky   Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram   © 2025 Maine Discovery Museum