The long-awaited debut of NAFTA-two this Wednesday comes with predictability and stability despite new threats of tariffs. In other Business news: Mississippi’s forest industry backs effort to change state flag; Pinnacle Renewable Energy amends credit agreement with lenders; Ashton Lewis Lumber expands into Virginia; and luxury homebuyers bounce back but inadequate inventory persists.

In Forestry news: LiDAR advancements are touted by Forsite Consultants and SFI; while wildfire stories abound in Alberta (slow start to the season); Indonesia (early start); Oregon (preparations underway); and Michigan (new detection systems). Meanwhile: CLT makes headway in Vancouver and Sacramento; and Minnesota celebrated Paul Bunyan Day. 

Finally, the Frogs are taking a couple of days off to celebrate Canada Day but will be back with a full-week recap on Friday. 

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor