The Newfoundland and Virginia governments launched programs to support their respective forest sectors amid COVID-19. Meanwhile, organizations releasing their economic policy proposal wish-lists include three Ontario building associations, and the US Hardwood Federation. In related news: a suite of economic indicators suggests US homebuilding will soon rebound, but supply will likely lag demand.

In other news: the US Agriculture Secretary unveiled a vision for more development in national forests; Ontario’s proposed species-at-risk extension gets pushback; deforestation in the Amazon continues to rise; and more fallout due to recent mill closure announcements in Mackenzie, BC and Duluth, Minnesota. 

Finally, eight updates to our Conference and Events page due to COVID-19.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor