A truism in the volatility of commodity lumber prices is that “what goes up, must come down”, says David Elstone (Spar Tree Group). In related news: lumber and panel markets are “running out of energy” (FEA); and soaring lumber prices pose a threat to “homebuilding” (NAHB) and “housing supply” (Toronto Building Ind.). Elsewhere: Resolute and Yves Laflamme receive Stevie awards; Boise Cascade donates to fire aid; and no word yet on when C&C Wood Products will re-open.

In other News: forest blockades continue in BC despite old-growth protections; more on the challenge of regenerating BC’s interior forests; the Indigenous approach to caribou recovery; ENGO’s decry proposed roll back of Alaska forest protections; and construction of the world’s tallest wood building is underway in Milwaukee.

Finally, FSC Friday celebrates certified forests as part of the solution to climate change.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor