Domenico Iannidinardo & Aaron Fujikawa - Strategic Natural Resource Group

Domenico Iannidinardo, CEO, and Aaron Fujikawa, Director of Remote Sensing & Geomatics at Strategic Natural Resource Group (SNRgroup), join us on The Digital Forester podcast to share how they're navigating the future of forestry and resource management in British Columbia.

Domenico brings decades of leadership experience from the forest industry, while Aaron shares how Strategic’s tech-forward mindset is driving innovation with GIS, remote sensing, and operational analytics. Together, they break down how a boots-on-the-ground culture and Indigenous majority ownership are helping the company respond to today’s biggest forestry challenges — from wildfires to shifting tenure models.

If you’re curious about where digital forestry meets field operations, this is the episode for you.

Topics Covered:

• Domenico’s transition from forest industry executive to CEO of Strategic
• Aaron’s background in GIS and 15+ years leading geospatial innovation
• The founding story and evolution of Strategic Natural Resource Group
• Shifting BC forestry tenures and Indigenous leadership
• Wildfires, spill response, and rapid deployment operations
• Embracing technology: GPS, drones, LiDAR, and digital twins
• Strategic Natural Resource Group's approach to building dashboards and data portals
• How remote sensing and field data fuel better planning
• The intersection of climate change, land management, and tech
• Recruiting and retaining top talent in forestry and natural resources