Canada has been invited to become the European Union’s first “associate member,” as both face deteriorating relationships with the US. In related news: small businesses on both sides of the border face rising costs; a US lumber wholesaler speaks out; and US Customs affirms a lumber duty-evasion ruling. In other Business news: NB Power moves on plan to convert to biomass; BPWood names Ben Meachen CEO; a judge pauses US Forest Service employee relocations; Stora Enso closes its Veitsiluoto sawmill; and Canada’s housing starts and US single-family permits declined.
In Wood Product news: the CWC released its 2025 Wood Design Manual; Western Forest Products showcases thermally modified Hem-Fir; and AkzoNobel makes the case for wood buildings. In other news: the US Endowment announced awards to accelerate wood fiber markets; FPInnovations tests fibre procurement strategies; Mosaic seeks public recreation feedback; the Canadian Institute of Forestry promotes National Forest Week; ForestNet interviews Lenny Joe; and the latest news from FSC Canada.
Finally, David Elstone says BC forest industry transformation without a plan is just contraction.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor