The BC government agreed to defer old-growth logging in Fairy Creek for 2 years. In related news: ENGOs say deferral is not protection; First Nations are humbled by response—but want protesters to leave; while civic politicians head to the front lines to get arrested. Elsewhere: a downed Ontario helicopter fighting forest fires is under investigation; and other safety news from WorkSafeBC and WorkSafeNZ. 

In Business news: tip-lines employed as job-site lumber thefts continue; the NAHB thinks Biden will act on the lumber crisis; high prices a boon for concrete construction in Atlantic Canada; lumber returns to Port Alberni’s deep sea port; timber values are stagnant despite lumber’s rise; and a post-mortem on Katerra’s sudden closure.

Finally, Naturally:wood and Truck LoggerBC Magazine go digital. Worth a look!

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor