Canada’s path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions involves spending $3.2 billion over 10 years planting trees—to the delight of FPAC, Ontario Forests and SFI Canada. In related news: Canadian homebuilders caution feds on green grants; Maine scientists says trees are out of equilibrium with climate; and a UK power firm looks to biomass to cut GHGs. Meanwhile: forests and the spotted owl, red-cockaded woodpecker and lilliputian frog.

In Business news: BC court extends Northern Pulp’s creditor protection; Norbord plans to restart Chambord, Quebec OSB mill; and Idaho Forest Group’s new sawmill in Lumberton. Meanwhile: Canadian housing starts trend higher, and lumber futures defy December lull.

Finally, wood is mankind’s killer app and Chuck “The Treeman” on managing forests with fire.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor