Forestry sector a tale of two industries—pulp mills are running full out while sawmills take a few weeks off. In related news:
- 15%-20% of Downie Timber’s workforce impacted by COVID-19
- Cariboo pulp mill downtime due to reduced fibre from sawmills
- Nordic sawmills cut production in response to UK demand
- Prefab builder Katerra cuts 3% of its global workforce
In other news: Ontario moves to shut down construction industry; Washington state encouraged to restart residential construction first; and the dangers of looking at the environmental upside of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Demo International, the Fibreboard industry, and the Quebec Forest Industry Council are the latest to postpone or cancel their events.
Finally, coffee grounds and root vegetables show promise as plastic substitutes.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor