Canfor is expanding its lumber footprint in Sweden, via its subsidiary, Vida AB. In other Business news: First Nations in Quebec walk away from forestry bill talks; Washington’s dormant Cosmopolis pulp mill is fined for leaks; Texas timber markets remain steady; the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says Trump’s tariffs will add $14,000 to the cost of a US home; and Stora Enso beats Q2, 2025 earnings forecasts.

In Forestry/Wildfire news: BC transfers 700 hectares to the Snuneymuxw First Nation; a BC wildfire contractor is granted an appeal extension on a wildfire penalty; and B.A. Blackwell renews its Stanley Park tree-removal contract. South of the 49th: the US administration fast-tracks the repeal of roadless-area logging bans; a Montana logging project proceeds despite environmental concerns; Wisconsin’s governor wants to reverse forestry-related staff cuts; and lightning is identified as a major driver of tree mortality. Meanwhile: two wildfires are out of control on Vancouver Island; and Forestry England’s approach to forest resilience.

Finally, a look at megafires as an Oregon wildfire approaches the 100,000-acre mark.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor