Northwest Hardwoods—one of America’s largest producers with 20 facilities—files for Chapter 11 relief, announces staffing changes. In other Business news: a New York law firm investigates sale of Norbord; a fire is extinguished at Canoe Forest Products plywood plant; and Maritime Paper bets on the post-pandemic economy.

In Wood Product news: CLT is coming to Scotland, a BC company harvests old growth from old homes; and a NOVA special on the rebuilding of Notre Dame. Meanwhile, CWC’s virtual Wood Solutions Conference featured First Nations design; and BC Wood’s Global Buyers Mission and the International MassTimber Conference announce plans to go virtual.

Finally, the famed New Yorker cover features Thanksgiving in the forest – covid style.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor