Softwood lumber prices continue to rise but demand flows east as high operating costs keeps some BC mills shuttered. In related news: can a forest machine connectivity project reduce BC’s harvesting costs; CN Rail recalls some of its laid off workers; and a new train cargo facility is planned for Terrace, BC. Meanwhile, Nova Scotia opposes Northern Pulp’s bailout deal; and a California court upholds verdict in Monsanto glyphosate case. 

In Forestry/Climate news: the UN says forest loss is still a problem in the tropics; the Sierra Club BC calls for a logging moratorium in at-risk old-growth forests; and an Australian hardwood store blockade seeks to reverse the company’s decision not to stock native forest timber products.

Finally, pizza boxes are recyclable despite cheese and grease. And wine bottles are next!

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor