Canada is sending 300 firefighters to help battle extreme fire activity in Oregon. In related news: firefighters continue-the-battle in US West; human and financial resources running thin in California; Daines/Feinstein wildfire bill could speed up forestry work; hospital visits are up due to smoke; and BC air quality improves slightly but advisories still in place.

In other news: FPAC applauds FPInnovation’s biodegradable face mask; the Truck Loggers Assn. says its time to protect BC’s working forest; and ENGOs say BC announcement won’t slow old-growth logging. Meanwhile: BC implements changes to export requirements; and the Timber Trade Federation on how to prepare for the UK’s exit from the EU.

Finally, mass timber makes headway in Vancouver and Prince George.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor