A dangerous days-long heat wave spurs wildfire and heat-related safety warnings in BC and Idaho. In related news: record breaking temperatures are reported in Russia’s Arctic Circle; the US seeks full-time wildfire crews; and Arizona secures funding to address fresh outbreaks.

In Forestry news: BC’s announcement of a new panel to advise on old-growth deferrals is panned by Huu-ay-aht First Nations, celebrated by the Ancient Forest Alliance. Meanwhile: more critics of BC’s forest practices; how software technology can improve forest management efficiency; an update on New Brunswick’s glyphosate hearings; Surrey, BC hosts panel on BC’s forest industry; Forbes magazine on America’s failure to build; and lumber prices drop while OSB hits new highs.

Finally, (and I quote) Pennsylvania police stop exorcism in Home Depot lumber aisle. 

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor