As lumber prices go higher, astonishment reigns among industry veterans, while thieves target standing timber in Tennessee. In related news: Forests2market says the price surge is demand (not supply) driven; the Wall Street Journal points to the US’s shortfall in homes; Maine loggers say don’t blame us; the NAHB says builder confidence still edged up; and MarketWatch calls for an end to US tariffs on lumber and other raw materials.

In other headlines: Bill Lahey is set to release an update on Nova Scotia’s forestry shift; Apple’s plan to go carbon neutral includes investing in forestry; Kruger eyes bamboo for future tissue expansion; the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada bestows its Architectural Firm Award to Michael Green; and the Ontario Forest Industries Association appoints Ian Dunn, President and CEO. 

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor