Trump adds lumber to his list of potential tariffs on Canada—coming in early April. In related news: BC vows to cut red tape for resource and energy projects; Canadian perceptions of the US are changing; and the US Dept of Commerce is set to announce new anti-dumping duty rates.  In other Business news: BC Forest Appeals Commission upholds Interfor logging fine; West Fraser UK mill fined for safety violations; Weyerhaeuser’s Columbia Falls MDF plant is rocked by fire; and Cascades and Goodfellow report Q4, 2024 results.

In Forestry/Climate news: Los Angeles wildfires are a funding warning for Canada; BC supports California despite cross-border uncertainty; all 6 spotted owls released in the Fraser Canyon have died; Washington state defends pause on logging old-growth; ENGOs file lawsuit to protect Montana elk habitat; and a handful of stories on the cuts to US Forest Service personnel.

Finally, Brian Luoma, Chair of the Softwood Lumber Board reflects on SLB’s impact.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News