Lumber reached a new record price on Monday after limits were removed on how much futures prices can rise, spurring industry expert Russ Taylor to ask “is the $2000 threshold next?” In other Business news: Louisiana Pacific and Mercer report strong Q1 results; Androscoggin mill files lawsuit over 2020 explosion; Western Forest Products completes TFL sale; Paper Excellence responds to Kootenay pulp mill fine; and AFPA’s Jason Kribs gives Alberta Forest Act changes a thumbs up.

In Forestry news: BC Wilderness Committee says old-growth logging approvals are soaring; Fairy Creek, BC blockaders add government to court action; ENGO creates petition to stop Tolko Industries logging; and Campbell River Mayor says BC forestry is threatened by misinformation. On the Book Review front: John Brink’s “Against All Odds“, and Suzanne Simard’s “Finding the Mother Tree“.

Finally, (apologies in advance but…) its Star Wars Days — May the 4th Be With You.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor