Federal scientists are warning that Canada’s climate is warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world and that Northern Canada is warming even more. In related news: BC’s wildfire season starts early; the toll of California’s wildfires explained; and hotter/drier weather is bad for Montana’s seedling survival. 

In other news: RISI’s recap speaks of sluggish markets; a fire at Tolko’s Lumby plant is extinguished without incident; UPM is closing one of its German paper machines; housing starts are up in Japan; Michigan State will use mass timber in new facility; and firefighters contain the forest fire in China that killed 30.

Finally, the BC Council of Forest Industries forestry conference kicks off tomorrow evening with an ice breaker. Notable speakers include David MacNaughton, Canada’s Ambassador to the US and BC Premier John Horgan. The Frogs will be in tow—so stay tuned for live updates from the floor. 

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor