The heat wave and a surge in wildfire numbers results in fire bans in BC and Alberta. In related news: Oregon released its new wildfire hazard map; and two wildfires rage out of control in Southern Utah. Elsewhere: Maine will pay forest owners to increase carbon storage; the BC Forest Practices Board released its 2023-2024 Annual Report; and the Society of American Foresters honors Purdue professor Songlin Fei.

In Business news: San Group may sue Port Alberni over worker allegations; Domtar invests to reduce mill odors in Tennessee; a lack of product standardization is said to hinder mass timber’s growth; and a Federal judge stops Montana forest plan over endangered species. Meanwhile: June’s rate cut didn’t revive Canada’s housing market; and contractors remain confident despite US economic downturn.

Finally, Frog ‘saunas’ may help threatened frogs fight off deadly fungus. 

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor