The US Dept of Commerce’s decision to drop Canadian cedar shakes and shingles from lumber duties is affirmed in court. In other Business news: home remodelling and repair forecasts are revised downward; BC’s tree planting season is delayed to May; West Fraser donates more healthcare supplies; Duncan Davies joins Pinnacle Renewable Energy Board; and Jason Krips is the AFPA’s new CEO.
In other news: the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is celebrated with a focus on kids and education. Here are the headlines:
- COFI’s forest education program goes viral
- Canadian Women in Timber – forest awareness through education
- SFI’s guide to curriculum for teaching about climate change
- BC Woodlot Association encourages kids to create
Finally, Australia’s wildfire CO2 is estimated while access to the burnt timber is encouraged.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor