The US and Canadian housing markets are poised to rebound, although May’s numbers are still down. In other Business news: Mackenzie, BC rallies for the future of its mills; Ontario’s Fort Frances paper mill’s assets are up for auction; and Mosaic and Steelworkers reach several landmark agreements. 

In Forestry/Climate news: Mongabay ups the pressure on BC’s old growth forests; FAO’s building back better message seeks to offset risk of forest loss; tree planting programs in Chile and the US are said to reduce biodiversity, while restricting them in New Zealand is at odds with the country’s climate goals. Meanwhile: BC’s forest watchdog calls for protection of fish-bearing streams; and six Vancouver Island rivers undergo habitat restoration.

Finally, forest fires continue to rage through Quebec and Arizona.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor