BC forestry’s 2019 annus horribilis, per FEA Canada’s Russ Taylor, was due in part to changing worldwide sawmill competitiveness, but rising lumber prices may forestall mill closures in 2020. In other Business news: the US South is expected to dominate the US housing market; BC Liberals call for minister Donaldson’s removal; and meetings set for Northern Pulp’s soon-to-be unemployed workers.

In mass timber news: the Softwood Lumber Board reports staggering growth;  Denver adopts the new tall timber building code; and Toronto’s Sidewalk wood-towers face code challenges. Meanwhile: JetBlue looks to biomass to reduce CO2 emissions; and Australia’s bushfire crisis may be replicated in New Zealand. 

Finally, if you experience delays, your patience is appreciated. Our rebuild is still in process.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor