First-quarter company earnings by Western Forest Products, Acadian Timber, Rayonier, Louisiana Pacific and Enviva reflect challenging times. In related news: what’s behind Canfor’s mill closures; New Brunswick clarifies timber royalty cuts; Brazil’s wood-fiber costs skyrocket; and another Australian sawmill is closing. In Product news: the pros and cons of ditching plastic for paper; and keeping recyclable wood out of landfills.
In Forestry/Climate news: a Canadian watchdog calls for more transparency on forestry emissions; Ontario to support caribou habitat restoration; Manitoba ENGO’s call for end to logging in Duck Mountain Park; and Brazil aims to unlock carbon credits.
Finally, Russian soldiers who camped in Chernobyl’s Red Forest are falling sick.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor