The Canadian government announced emergency funding for COVID-19 safety measures to protect the 2020 tree planting season. In related news: the US Administration’s suspension of temporary visas bars key workers for tree planting; Colorado’s loan program helps forest product businesses; and Scotland provides grants to get more trees in the ground.
Meanwhile: Fort McMurray’s fires had a lasting impact on its rivers; a Philadelphia study links growth in tree canopy to human health; and Fort Nelson secures BC’s largest community forest, as Quesnel moves closer to securing same.
In Business news: US pandemic challenge hits BC exports; the Canada-China Huawei dispute threatens lumber trade; lower log prices hurt New Zealand exports; who owns Northern Pulp?; and Setra’s Q2 results.
Finally, Wood CO2ts less; the world’s newest frog; and Johnny Walker in paper bottles.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor