As the clock inches towards the end of 2017, it seems unlikely a new softwood agreement will be inked, according to the Canadian Press’ Mia Rabson. But thanks to near-record prices and the insatiable demand from US builders, there haven’t been any layoffs yet.
Other past year reflections include:
- Wood Business recaps the last year in forestry
- The BC Government announces a review of flooding and forest fires in 2017
- The TLA looks back on 75 years in book to be released at its AGM
In other news: Northern Pulp is trying to calm the fears of fishers over their proposed effluent-treatment plant, while longterm-employee Angus Pellerin “asks the public to keep an open mind“. Elsewhere, New Brunswick’s trade minister rebuffs the idea that the review of their softwood market “is itself a form of subsidy“.
Finally, Fast + Epp were honoured in London, UK with an award from the Institution of Structural Engineers for Brock Commons.
— Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor