Fraserview Cedar is set to acquire one of San Group’s Port Alberni mills—pending court approval. In other news: West Fraser declared a dividend; Timberlab sees opportunity amid chaos; BC Premier Eby touts Asia trade mission agreements; Trump threatened unilateral tariffs (again); US Homebuilders want action on affordability; and Japan sees economic recovery. Meanwhile, FPAC’s Derek Nighbor speaks to forestry benefits; WPAC to host a safe pellet storage workshop;  and the Ontario Woodlot Association has a new president.

In Forestry/Wildfire news: US Senator Murray presses the US Forest Chief on wildfire preparedness; Robert Chaney on the US plan to centralize the fire service; Squamish, BC declares a state of emergency; Saskatchewan burns through 40 years of timber; Idaho sends firefighter crews to BC; the EU forest fire funds are poorly targeted; and new maps reveal opportunities for global reforestation.

Finally, applications are open for SFI/Project Learning Tree Canada’s Green Mentor Program.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor