Three BC First Nations call for a 2-year old-growth logging deferral in Fairy Creek while they develop their own forest management plan. In response: Teal Jones and Western Forest Products say they will adhere to the First Nations’ request, protesters say it doesn’t go far enough; and Vaughn Palmer describes the news as welcome political cover. In other Forestry news: Ontario is investing in forest industry training; and Oregon’s hazard tree removal program secures 3rd party endorsement. 

In other news: Canfor announces plan to build a new sawmill in DeRidder, Louisiana; Neste Oyj plans to make diesel from forest waste in Quebec; forest pests in Pennsylvania and Maine; and Canada Wood Group updates from China and Japan.

Finally, the inside story on green steel – highly recyclable but energy intensive.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News