In this episode of YourForest Podcast, host Matthew Kristoff is joined by Kelly Cooper (Founder of Free to Grow in Forestry) and Greg Herringer (Chair of the Canadian Institute of Forestry’s DEI Leadership Team) to confront the entrenched cultural barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the forestry sector.

From leadership blind spots to the emotional cost of speaking out, the conversation dives deep into the resistance that holds progress back. Through raw honesty and practical strategies, Kelly and Greg expose how systemic exclusion and invisible privilege shape the workplace—and what must change.

This episode is not just a discussion - it's a call to action for anyone ready to lead with empathy, challenge the status quo, and build a forestry sector that reflects the full spectrum of human experience.