New Zealand faces a perfect storm of market and safety forces as forestry down-tools and contractors close operations due to the coronavirus (last week, Canfor banned staff travel to China).
In other news: the Wall Street Journal has a feature on the hottest home construction boom since 2006; Sidewalk Labs reveals its digital timber tower; and stories on the green benefits of biophilic design and offsight construction. Meanwhile: Canada and US collaborate on how to reduce fire risk with forest management; Women in Wood celebrate five years; and the US Endowment welcomes Pete Madden as President.
Finally, the Association of BC Forest Professionals annual conference starts tomorrow in Nanaimo and the Frogs will be reporting live from the convention floor. Check here for daily updates and say hi if you see us!
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor