The Canadian forest sector mourns the loss of John Dunford, RPF who passed away October 26th. 

In Business news; Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock unpack the CleanBC plan while BC United leader says he wants to scrap it; UPM may see temporary layoffs; and a study demonstrates the value of apprentices.

In Forestry news: European environmental groups worry new packaging regulations will threaten forests; satellite tracking could save forests; and Parks Canada resumes wildfire risk reduction.

Wood construction shines in the tallest building, an entire neighbourhood, and myth busting. 

Finally, we wish all of our US readers a Happy Thanksgiving long weekend. 

By Sandy McKellar, Tree Frog Editor