NB Power advances plan to convert New Brunswick’s Belledune Generating Station from coal to biomass, as rising demand for renewable energy drives growth. In other news: Kruger’s Corner Brook upgrade is progressing; Mercer invests in Arneburg, Germany mill; Maine governor supports those impacted by Robbin’s Lumber fire; and the US House approved a revised housing Bill, as US starts fell on single-family homes. Meanwhile: Selkirk College features its Fine Woodworking Program; and exhibitor registration is now open for BC Wood’s Global Buyers Mission.

In Forestry news: Forests Canada releases post-wildfire recovery report;  SFI introduces new tools to demonstrate compliance with EU deforestation regulation; FSC and Verra partner on voluntary carbon credits; West Fraser defends Mount Tecumseh, Alberta harvest plan;  Fairy Creek protestors win appeal denying class-action lawsuit; Colorado reports mountain pine beetle outbreak; and Portugal looks to fuel reduction to stem wildfire risk.

Finally, award winning documentary BC is Burning goes live after year of screenings.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor