US lawmakers acknowledge there’s climate value in the Trillion Trees Act but critics say it could encourage logging under the guise of forest management. In related news: The US forest chief says budget constraints means tough choices for wildfire prevention; the UK is encouraged to plant non-native conifers to fight climate change; and Chernobyl’s radioactive forest is timber smuggling country.

In other news: the coronavirus is causing furniture fair postponements in affected markets; some forest sector positives and negatives in BC’s budget; final words from Mike Rosen—retiring Tree Canada President; and 5 (more) reasons to design with timber from a structural designer.

Finally, wood pulp fabrics you can compost after you’re finished with them.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor