A new study at the Harvard Forest Research site says the rate of forest carbon capture doubled in the past two decades. In other Forestry/Climate news: the gov’t of Canada is investing in BC’s species at risk; Alberta’s forest and wildfire training centre in Hinton to be updated; BC’s old-growth strategy report to be released soon; and EU and Chinese studies shed light on how biodiversity impacts forest ecosystems.

In Business news: the National Association of Home Builders seeks a meeting with US commerce secretary to address high lumber prices and tariffs on Canadian lumber; the Oregon Forest Resources Institute is called a de facto lobby arm of industry; and more positive Q2 financial results from Louisiana Pacific, Norbord and Stella-Jones. 

Finally, a mystery rock face and immortal trees?

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor