The historic Grand Canyon Lodge was destroyed by wildfire in Arizona. In related news: smoke from Canadian fires hits Ontario and the US Midwest; one-third of northeast BC could burn this year; Oregon firefighters have restrained early-season fires; the USDA issues Code Red Extreme Forest Fire Risk; and both US and Canadian groups are accused of spreading wildfire misinformation. In Forestry news: BC releases new measures to support caribou recovery; and more perspectives on the impact of the US Roadless Rule change.

In Business news: New Brunswick Power’s plan to burn wood pellets is under fire; the clean-up required at shuttered Port Alice pulp mill; Louisiana Pacific extinguishes fire at Thomasville, Alabama mill; and a US fund that supports wood innovation is on the chopping block. Meanwhile: UBC Forestry is recruiting for a research chair in Natural Resource Governance; and FSC Canada seeks two senior managers.

Finally, David Suzuki hasn’t given up the climate fight, he’s just changing his battle plan.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor