No one really knows how the coronavirus will impact the US real estate market, but that doesn’t stop the Motley Fool from trying. Meanwhile: the NAHB reports that US housing fundamentals remain positive, with residential employment jobs up, but remodelling growth down. In other Business news: six First Nations are suing New Brunswick to access timber; and Oregon’s historic forestry agreement may be in jeopardy.

In other news: BC provides more grants to reduce wildfire risks; the UN/Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Tree Cities of the World; tropical deforestation is linked to malaria transmission; and the UK is fighting climate change by planting one Tiny Forest at a time.

Finally, a theif steals a truck full of West Fraser Mills lumber. Seriously!

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor