Wildfires challenge North America and Europe as fire season intensifies amid persistent heat and drought. In related news: BC’s Fraser Canyon fires force highway closures and evacuation orders; Ontario is battling 145 active fires; a Washington state wildfire crossed into BC; Central Oregon remains under Red Flag warnings; southwest France evacuated 12,000 people due to fire; and Spain continues to battle one of its largest wildfires on record.

In Forestry news: BC Wildfire Service used drones to ignite a controlled burn; the Tyee says BC is pushing into high-elevation forests; Oregon’s western state forests have a new management plan; Alaska advances bill supporting Native communities; and despite opposition pushback, US Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz defends his reorganization.

In Business news: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defends proposed tariffs, which represent another blow to Canada’s forest industry; United Steelworkers say the federal government cannot be bullied; West Fraser is assessed limited exposure to US measures; a US trade court upheld softwood ruling on Les Produits Forestiers D&G; Northwood mill closure a gut punch for Prince George community; and next steps in Domtar’s Kingsport mill odor lawsuit.

Finally, Saanich council gives thumbs down to proposed Declaration on the Rights of the Tree.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor