The US Federal Reserve projections of near-zero federal funds rate through 2022 supports the home building sector and reinforces its leadership role in the coming recovery. In other Business news: how the pandemic is changing US homebuilding practices; the US is investigating plywood imports from Vietnam; and a pending rail line closure will impact Interfor’s Grand Forks, BC mill.

In Forestry news: BC loggers plead for certainty on old growth transition; former board member says BC’s forestry watchdog needs to change; Oregon real estate trusts are panned for their impact on small timber communities; and Arkansas representative champions sustainable forest management. Meanwhile: a lignin-based resin that reduces plywood’s footprint and a review on Michael Green’s Tall Wood Buildings book.

Finally, the conservation officer who refused to kill two bear cubs is vindicated in court.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor