The pending idling of AV Group’s Nackawic mill is already being felt at New Brunswick’s biggest port. In related news: Canadian exports to the US surged ahead of new tariffs; the US trade deficit widened; President Trump eased diesel fuel taxes; and US mortgage rates climbed above 7%. Meanwhile, Canada Wood Group is recruiting its next president; US lumber dealers named their 2026–27 leadership team; Richard Guldin received Yale’s Distinguished Alumni Award; and the Society of American Foresters recognized Emily Silver.

In Forestry/Climate news: the impact of the US Forest Service reorganization remains unclear; Forests Canada’s Ontario work is highlighted by the UN; Tropical Storm Isaias could reach the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane; and the US Supreme Court is wrestling with a climate liability case. Meanwhile: the Yukon may extend presumptive cancer coverage to wildland firefighters; Northwestern Ontario is courting Scandinavian investment in hardwoods; and HP and the World Wildlife Federation launched a forest conservation campaign.

Finally, Cotton has a World Day. Cellulose deserves one too.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor