A video of BC Cabinet Minister meeting with frustrated forestry workers goes viral, as WFP strike continues to take its toll. In related news: Aspen Planers restarts second shift; Congress introduces law to fight trade cheating; and US kitchen cabinet industry trends and statistics.

In Forestry news: BC bans border logging after urging by Seattle mayor; Ontario makes forestry open for business; and Tolko’s plans may threaten Lake Country drinking water. On the Bioenergy front: the latest biomass fuel developments; Alberta’s bioeconomy opportunity; US and EU ENGO’s protest burning wood; and TED conference to focus on power and the build environment.

Finally, Canadian Tire promotes fake trees, and all roads lead to Rome—thanks to the Roman timber trade with Gaul.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor