Domtar Wood Products announced it is curtailing lumber production by 100 million bf in 2025. In related news: Domtar’s Crofton pulp mill closure underscores the urgency of BC’s forest crisis; Darron Kloster (Times Colonist) says industry blames province for mill closure; Penny Daflow (CTV) says Crofton had been importing US pulp to reduce costs; Rob Shaw (CHEK) says Eby rules out old growth logging to extend life of mill; and Kruger says pulp business in still good in Kamloops.

In other news: despite warnings, Trump dangles CUSMA trade deal withdrawal; US hardwood mills warn of closures; Roseburg closes Weed, California veneer plant; and RoyOMartin announces CEO change. Meanwhile: Canfor is acquiring 100% of Canfor Pulp’s shares; Vancouver Island forestry strike enters 6th month; and Ontario launches advance wood construction working group.

Finally, wooden skyscrapers and research advancements in wood fibre fabrics.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor