No News today as Monday (Sept 30) is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day), recognizing the history and ongoing impacts of the Canadian Indian residential school system. 

Hurricane Helene is lashing the US east coast as millions are without power. In related news: the looming east coast port strike could paralyze half of US trade, scramble the US election, and hit Canada hard. In other Business news: Canfor Pulp’s CEO Kevin Edgson is stepping down; BC Conservatives promise forest regulatory change; and the latest news from Softwood Lumber Board.

In Forestry news: Canada’s Guilbeault says his ministry not to blame for the Jasper fire devastation; Jeff McWilliams and Albert Koehler opine on the future of BC forestry; Nick Smith says US old growth requires active stewardship; and the US Hardwood Federation pushes back on Biden’s old-growth plan.

Finally, Oregon’s record wildfire season is expected to last into mid-October.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor