Low US housing inventory combined with 13-year high December housing starts, has homebuilder stocks on the rise. Meanwhile, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland: calls for collective action on saving forests contrast with signals that climate issues are not even ranked in the top ten threats to business growth by CEOs. 

In other news: Alberta’s cold snap was good news in the fight against mountain pine beetles; and Premier Horgan talks forestry with Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson on his way to the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George.

Finally, on a personal note, I was saddened to learn of the passing of ABCFP Distinguished Forester Trevor Jeanes RPF in September. Held in great esteem by his many peers, he was an influential mentor to me in the day, and many other young foresters. Condolences to his family and friends.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor