Forestry is dominating the air-waves in the run up to BC’s election. Here are the top headlines:
- Towards a healthy forest sector that includes old-growth logging
- North Island – candidates give their views on supporting forestry
- Kootenay East – action to maintain and recover old growth forests
- Resource development key to Stikine economy: provincial candidates
- Where they stand: The parties on saving old growth
In other news: Washington State’s race focuses on wildfires; high lumber prices not trickling down to New Brunswick woodlot owners; woodlot licences are a big deal in BC; and US remodelling confidence surges, as single-family permits post gains. Elsewhere: Canada invests in wood-fibre-based auto parts; Portland’s new timber-topped airport terminal; and California wildfire smoke exposes millions to hazardous pollution.
Oregon Department of Forestry declares an end to its fire season. FINALLY!
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor