On the heals of BC’s old-growth deferral on Vancouver Island, the Squamish First Nation calls for a moratorium in its territory. In related news: seniors protest in Victoria, as pro-forestry groups counter-rally in Campbell River; ENGOs crowdfund to buy forests; mothers and mother trees are said to nourish us all; and a new study says planting trees could undermine the climate fight.

In other news: Canada combats truck driver fatigue with tracking device regulation; BC implements new rules for contractor rate negotiations; Resolute invests to expand lumber output; Paper Excellence gears up for Prince Albert mill restart; NorSask, Steelworkers reach 5-year agreement; and Mitsubishi partners with Drax on carbon capture. 

Finally, architect Michael Green’s latest mass timber tower in Madison, Wisconsin.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor