The European Commission wants to prevent some forms of wood-burning energy from counting towards GHG reduction targets. In related news: biomass accounted for 22% of US renewables in 2020; and Ontario’s biomass plan receives endorsement from Canada’s pellet producers. Meanwhile: BC’s old-growth protests continue; Louisiana moves to protect its iconic cypress trees; and an NGO report says banks upped their tropical-deforestation investments during covid.

Company headlines include: San Group’s possible expansion to Terrace, BC; NRCan’s investment in fibre utilization at Mercer, Celgar; Canfor’s selection of Louisiana for its new sawmill; an update on Structurlam’s Arkansas project, and Collins Pine’s forest closure due to wildfire risks. Also: updates on AF&PA’s new sustainability goals, and SFPA’s Forest Products Expo.

Finally, Derek Nighbor’s personal journey and the importance of calling out bullying in all its forms.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor