Prime Minister Carney launched a $3.8 billion nature strategy to protect Canada’s natural environment. In related news: BC announced changes to its Environmental Assessment Act; BC forest critics respond to yesterday’s BC Timber Sale announcement; the US Forest Service’s ‘common sense’ move to Salt Lake City sows confusion and concern; and the US Dept of Agriculture has a new log truck route planner tool. 

In Business news: Cascades sells Quebec forest lands to Solifor; Eagle Forest Products looks to expand in US Southeast; the AV Group NB is upping its pulp mill energy efficiency; Kalesnikoff Mass Timber launches modular classrooms module; an Arkansas firm is developing mass timber storm shelters; and Home Depot expands AI for home improvement. Meanwhile: rising fuel costs hits Maine loggers; the US Endowment has funding to accelerate wood fiber markets; Australia’s forest industry raises concerns over EU trade deal; and sadly, TLA stalwart Ted Arkell dies at 76.

Finally, 1957 Spaghetti Tree April Fool’s prank is arguably one of the greatest in history.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor