The coronavirus is the great awakening that the world has changed and like the pandemic itself, the sense of urgency and alarm is contagious. Amongst many, the New York Times is tracking the outbreak. In related news: the virus and US anti-dumping duties on China have increased Vietnam’s 2020 wood exports; and Canada’s biggest producer says there is plenty of toilet paper to go around.

In other news: Vancouver’s construction costs skyrocket; New Brunswick adopts code to allow six-storey wood-framed buildings; Nova Scotia’s forestry future includes working forests; and an Alaska judge stalls logging in the Tongass.

Finally, are you superstitious – it’s Friday the 13th.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor