A European Commission report confirms the climate benefits of biomass, while the US stimulus bill raises questions on the carbon neutrality of burning wood for power. In related news: Finland-based UPM moves forward with new biomass biorefinery; Biden replicates Trudeau’s 30×30 approach on forests and climate; and the University of Victoria plans to establish a professorship of climate journalism.

In Business news: Weyerhaeuser tops the list of US lumber producers; BC hopes to incentivize its resource sector; an insurance company helps address mass timber construction risks; and softwood prices correct downward as construction costs rise.

Finally, building a dream-home from recycled wood and an ice-hut with a chainsaw.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor