FPAC’s Derek Nighbor reflects on the year that was and is to be, while COFI’s Susan Yurkovich speaks to the past and hope for 2021. In other Business news: Forbes and Quebec’s Industry say lumber prices likely to be stronger-for-longer; West Fraser and Norbord go virtual with their merger plans; Specialty Building Products has a new owner; and Dana Fitzpatrick has past away after a distinguished 66-year career (Fitzpatrick & Weller).

In other news: American loggers get Covid relief; Canada adds funding for Wood Buffalo Park restoration; Nova Scotia’s (post-Northern Pulp) transition fund approves projects; a BC First Nation restores three salmon bearing streams; Scotland recruits young workers to the industry; and Australia welcomes media correction on forest sustainability.

Finally, a giant wood xylophone in a Japanese forest plays the Bach’s Cantata 147!

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor