Domtar’s Howe Sound pulp mill is expected to reopen in mid-October after BC and the company reached a restart agreement—while the Truck Loggers and Unifor welcomed the news. In related news: a New Brunswick plan follows the closure of AV Group’s pulp mill; investments bring back mill jobs to BC’s North Cowichan; the deadline has arrived for a White House update on hardwood tariffs; and the NAHB says housing headwinds will intensify heading into 2027. Meanwhile, Trump’s trade war redraws the New Brunswick-Maine border; and Sappi North America announced that Kirk Ross will succeed Mike Haws as CEO.

In Forestry/Climate news: proposed changes to US endangered species protections are raising concerns; a growing coalition is challenging the US repeal of GHG rules; Mosaic is undertaking a recreation access pilot near Sooke, BC; Salmon Arm, BC is pursuing a community forest tenure; and Bjørn Lomborg opines on the costs and trade-offs of climate policies. Meanwhile: Washington seeks support to conserve old-growth; industry wants active management in Oregon’s Blue Mountain Forest Plan; Oregon has begun removing barred owls to protect spotted owls; and Maine highlights forestry practices that protect water quality.

Finally, Algeria has adopted the death penalty for forest arson following deadly wildfires.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor