A construction boom is coming despite skyrocketing material prices, although the US Fed fears the inflationary implications. In related news: US jobs depend on Canada— its #1 trading partner; supply and demand tightens in the UK; and NRCan releases State of Mass Timber 2021 report. Meanwhile, Paper Excellence seeks surety to reopen the Prince Albert pulp mill, while its acquisition of Domtar has an analyst asking market questions.

In First Nations/Forestry news: the BC First Nations Forestry Council honours National Indigenous History Month; FSC endorses the First Nations Forest Strategy; solidarity builds for Indigenous claims at Fairy Creek; and a new video on First Nation reconciliation within forestry. Meanwhile, more protesters antics at the old-growth blockades, and how cutting down trees can help tackle climate change.

Finally, the use of old-growth timber hits a sour note in the music industry.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor