Prime Minister Carney relaunched Canada’s advisory council on US relations ahead of upcoming CUSMA review. In related news: the US begins its tariff refund program, but consumers are unlikely to benefit; Ottawa launches inquiry into imported wood products; BC Premier Eby backs reset on DRIPA with First Nations; and Virginia’s governor creates a Wood Council to grow forestry industry. Meanwhile: Rayonier’s CEO resigns as company weighs sale; Castlegar grants Mercer a tax extension; and Nanaimo Forest Products’ rezoning proposal draws near-record crowds.

In Forestry/Wildfire news: the Forest Enhancement Society of BC marks its 10th anniversary; Edmonton released a new wildfire risk strategy; Nk’Mip Forestry leads SFI-supported wildfire recovery project; New Hampshire says drought conditions are statewide; ENGOs oppose logging in Michigan; and a study on the decline of Oregon’s Douglas fir trees. Meanwhile: the Wood Pellet Association of Canada’s Sept conference; and early notice of BC Wood’s Global Buyers Mission.

Finally, a Fraser Institute report says Canada’s air quality is the cleanest it’s been in 50 yrs.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor