Police arrested more protesters on Vancouver Island despite logging pause, spurring calls for rhetoric-free info on old-growth. In related headlines: protesters’ agenda not in the public’s interest (Resource Works); can conservationists purchase the timber rights (The Discourse); and a family visit to the front lines (Castanet).  Elsewhere: New Brunswick dodges spruce budworm infestation; and stories on forests and climate mitigation from BC and Russia.  

In Business news: Canada grimaces amid US trade blows; the Canadian Bioeconomy Conference wrap-up by Rob van Adrichem; and stories from Dust Safety Week on fibre pile management and the importance of blast zones. Meanwhile, Western Forest Products’ releases its Sustainability Report; Paper Excellence partners to plant trees; and updates on US and Canadian housing starts, lumber prices, and new home sales.

Finally, a new wood trade analysis service by Lesprom, and sawmill directory by Madison’s.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor