A Canadian coalition of local managers, workers and First Nations is seeking to purchase and restart RYAM’s Témiscaming mill. In related news: workers returned to Washington’s Longview paper mill following May accident, Mercer is preparing to resume pulp production at its German mill; a Japanese manufacturer plans to create jobs at Western Forest Products’ Chemainus site; Ontario is supporting forestry startups; and the US published notice of last week’s NAFTA panel ruling on lumber duties. Meanwhile: Russ Taylor opines on BC’s need for market diversification; and Numera’s Chart of the Day points to higher inflation.

In Forestry/Climate news: NRCan released a climate adaptation guidebook for forest-based communities; the TLA’s Peter Lister says BC forestry contractors hold the key to large-scale wildfire mitigation; the NY Times says weak timber markets are undermining US wildfire efforts; northern Ontario explores European opportunities for wood fibre; and Woodlots BC outlines its election priorities. 

Finally, CELCO 2026 features IKEA and man-made cellulosic fibre use in home furnishings.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor