The Canadian Concrete and Masonry industry is disparaging CLT, saying fire chiefs and insurance companies are pushing back. In related news: a code review could allow for high-density wood projects in New York City; and renowned CLT Architect Andrew Waugh is teaching UK kids about mass timber. 

In Forestry/Fire commentary: Trudeau speaks to the importance of resource coordination in Prince George, BC wildfire experts want more controlled burns; and California’s Governor moves to increase forest thinning. Elsewhere, a change in the weather may help BC; and fire updates are in from Waterton Lakes National Park; Telegraph Creek; and Campbell River.

Finally, InsideClimate News says wildfires are affecting climate change (and vice versa) and the TLA endorses Dan Miller to lead BC’s contractor sustainability review.

–Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor