Susan Yurkovich wrapped-up the 2021 COFI convention, highlighting the sector’s importance to BC. The speakers created headlines of their own:
- Horgan predicts tough times for BC forest sector as protests continue
- Horgan warns forest industry of possible tenure take-backs
- Canada has new ways to pressure Washington over softwood duties
- Hot US lumber market good for trade talks: Canadian ambassador
- BC forestry CEO’s speak of industry resilience, adaptability
- Reconciliation and treaty agreements put First Nations in the forestry business
- Teegee says “First Nations need to be part of the decision-making process”
In other news: Alberta urged to pull back its new Forest Act; Maine focuses on innovation at biodiversity summit; Los Angeles moves to restrict the use of light wood-frame construction; US groups seek funding strategy to revitalize forests; California doubles budget to fire-proof its forests; and the Bloc Quebecois seeks support for biofuels sector, as ENGO’s want BC to suspend approval of wood pellet mills.
Finally, spotted owls vs. human lives… one mad and sad man’s opinion.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor