Chile and the United Kingdom look to forests and bioenergy to reach their net-zero emission targets, but ENGOs say burning wood for fuel undermines climate goals. In Safety news: (sadly) a logging accident on Vancouver Island claims the life of a faller; while Prince George is set to launch a helicopter-based rescue service that caters to resource industries.

In other news: the US housing slowdown is blamed (in part) on lumber prices, which eased somewhat last week; while UK housing rebounded despite a 16% drop in 2020. Meanwhile, Frank Dottori’s Ontario sawmill upgrade; Nova Scotia’s Lahey report challenges; and Weyerhaeuser’s burt log salvage focus in Oregon.

Finally, NLGA has a new president and the UK Softwood Conference is only 2-weeks away.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor