With coronavirus dominating the news: Zacks, Housing Wire and the NAHB speculate on its potential to shake the thriving US housing sector; while Canfor cites the virus in its decision to continue with its reduced schedule in Vanderhoof, BC. Meanwhile, 84 Lumber’s President receives Women of Influence award.

In other news: FPInnovations on the impact of climate change on Canada’s forest operations; a Narwhal exposé on BC’s Coastal Gaslink project; a Counter Punch commentary on Oregon’s need for taller trees, not taller wood buildings; and Forests Ontario’s planting effort and search for landowners with space for trees. 

Finally, and thankfully, the suspicious-package scare at Gorman Bros. was a false alarm!

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor