Note to our readers: With Canada Day and the US Independence Day holiday upon us, the Frogs are taking a short break. We are back Monday. Have a wonderful holiday!

The US is expected to formally decline an extension of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement today, triggering the pact’s sunset review process. In other Business news: Trump remains undecided on bipartisan housing bill; a BC judge rejected a bid to reopen the Cowichan Aboriginal title case; Metsä Group expands its use of AI; the US goods trade deficit widened; and Japan’s housing starts rebounded.

In Forestry news: Alberta researchers say some species fail to recover after clearcutting; Coulson Aviation reflects on nighttime aerial firefighting; Canada’s winter isn’t a barrier for the spotted lanternfly; Australia assesses the legacy of Victoria’s native logging ban; and the UK prepares stronger timber due diligence rules. Meanwhile: Capilano University celebrates timber in student housing; sawdust-based foam can replace polystyrene packaging; and updates on the Wood Pellet Association of Canada’s 2026 conference, and the Southern Forest Products Association’s EXPO 2027.

Finally, California celebrates a first as eight inmates earn forestry degrees.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News