Weyerhaeuser and International Paper both reported first-quarter profits amid softer markets and ongoing economic uncertainty. In related news: Atlas Engineered reported a net loss; and another Quebec wood furniture business is closing. In other Business news: FPAC’s Derek Nighbor calls on Ottawa to support Canada Wood in Japan; Steelworkers Jeff Bromley applauds BC $21-million grant to help forestry workers; and BC Forest Minister Ravi Parmar expects fed support if lumber issue remains unresolved.

In other news: SFI announced funding awards for Indigenous-led Climate Smart Forestry; the often overlooked construction benefits of mass timber; the USDA’s Brian Bradshaw says the Softwood Lumber Board sets the gold standard for demonstrating ROI; and the latest news from the Southern Forest Products Association. Meanwhile: wildfire preparation updates courtesy of British Columbia, Alberta and New Brunswick.

Finally, the roadmap for recovery for US loggers; and Finland’s bioeconomy-transition challenges.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor