Third quarter results in China makes it the only G20 economy expected to report growth in 2020, albeit only 1.4%.  In related news: sluggish markets continue in Japan; Pinnacle Renewable Energy reports record Q3 results; PotlatchDeltic announces CEO change; and two fires at Pioneer Log Homes (of Timber Kings fame) deemed arson.

In other news: Parks Canada secures funds to reduce wildfire risks; UBC’s Sally Aitken on the promise of trees as a climate solution (audio); UMaine, NASA use LiDAR to map carbon in forests; Project Learning Tree seeks mentors to recruit future forest leaders; and a steel manufacturer says its LCA outperforms concrete and timber in mid-rise construction.

Finally, don’t forget to commemorate (virtually if need be) Remembrance Day in Canada, Veterans Day in the USA. The Frogs will be back on Thursday.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor