The looming railway stoppage threatens Canadian shippers and US supply chains. In related news: businesses and BC’s premier Eby call on Ottawa to prevent the strike, and Conifex Timber will curtail operations in light of transportation challenges. Elsewhere: New Zealand’s Winstone Pulp is closing; a German state’s timber sales violated EU’s competition laws: Tracy Altenbaumer is the new mill manager at Domtar’s Arkansas mill; and Don Hammond is appointed Chair of the New Zealand Wood Processors Association.

In other news: Steven Guilbeault clashes with Quebec over caribou protections; new research on Alberta’s 2023 record wildfire season; a BC ENGO says preserving old growth moderates wildfire risk; Nova Scotia’s urban firefighters say they need wildfire training; Oregon State University feels the heat over its forestry plans; and Michigan State researchers build link between forests and drinking water.

Finally, FSC’s North American conference in Nashville, Tennessee is open for registration.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor