Interfor reported record first quarter results along with investment plans for Castlegar, BC and Perry, Georgia sawmills. In related news: West Fraser plans to expand capacity at five US mills; wood products from Sweden are in high demand; and an update on UK timber markets. Meanwhile: Biden is urged to focus on North American trade issues; COFI joins US entities calling for an end to lumber duties; and Tolko secures extension on decommissioned mill site in Kelowna.

In Forestry/Climate news: Parks Canada’s captive breeding of caribou gets OK to proceed; Ontario releases draft forest biomass action plan; BC Forest Practices Board says fisher habitat was impacted by logging; Oregon’s state forester resigns amid oversight controversy; and the Huu-ay-aht First Nations will restrict protesters’ access to active logging in BC’s TFL 44, after last week’s altercation with forestry workers.

Finally, the USDA announced $15 million to develop and expand the use of wood products.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor