A supply chain study concludes that BC forest companies purchased $7 billion worth of goods and services from nearly 10,000 BC companies. In other Business news: the US Commerce seeks comments on softwood subsidies; Nova Scotia provides the forest sector easier access to financing; Alberta’s industry is confident the province can increase the allowable cut; and EPA’s new Clean Air Act rule is a boost to US sawmills. Meanwhile, more lumber price forecasts and investor analysis.

In Forestry news: BC’s old-growth strategy said to need improvement; Alberta secures fed support to fight the pine beetle; the world’s largest helitanker is employed to fight forest fires; and the US on forest products and Covid-19 recovery. 

Finally, some 2.5 million turkeys are scheduled to appear for Canada’s Thanksgiving. The frogs are imbibing so we’re back Tuesday!

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor