Industry, labour leaders call NRDC claim of unsustainable logging in Canada’s boreal forests a deliberately dishonest campaign. In related news: McLean’s editorial board says its time to save the trees, as BC Premier says old-growth protesters should move along, respect First Nation wishes. Elsewhere: Nova Scotia passes its beleaguered Biodiversity Act; biomass generated energy is on the rise in Georgia; and Australian industry advocates apologize to fire-logging critic.

In Business news: Canada proposes to establish the legal right to a healthy environment; Drax completes its purchase of Pinnacle Renewable Energy; lumber prices hit record high, and US single-family housing permits follow-suit. Meanwhile: WorkSafeBC seeks to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, highlights upcoming Day of Mourning observance.

Finally, China’s most sustainable building will use CLT and CLB (cross laminated bamboo).

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor