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Week At A Glance

BC forest industry challenges NDP plan to limit tenure compensation
Monday, October 19, 2026

BC’s forest industry pushes back on proposal to limit compensation for tenure transfers to First Nations. In related news: Vaughn Palmer questions the secrecy of BC’s land transfers; Kim Haagstad says … → Read More
BC forestry in election spotlight as NDP faces scrutiny over promises and land transfers
Friday, October 16, 2026

The BC NDP is defending proposed changes to forest tenure compensation amid revelations of its plan to transfer Crown lands to First Nations. In related news: David Elstone gives the … → Read More
US finalizes annual lumber duty review, total tariffs near 35%
Thursday, October 15, 2026

The latest US lumber duty review drew criticism from Canadian producers and praise from the US Lumber Coalition. In related news: a US importer challenged duties on reprocessed cedar; a US … → Read More
Federal judge halts US Forest Service reorganization plans
Wednesday, October 14, 2026

A federal judge has halted the USDA’s reorganization plans, including the relocation of US Forest Service headquarters and closure of nine regional offices. In other Business news: Irving Pulp and … → Read More
Coalition seeks to purchase and restart RYAM’s Témiscaming mill
Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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 … → Read More

View From the Stump gives BC NDP a D on its 2024 forestry promises, by David Elstone, Managing Director, The Spar Tree Group

Every Day of Inaction Costs B.C. Forestry More, by Bob Brash, Tree Frog News Editorial

Swift response needed as skyrocketing diesel prices hit forestry supply chain, by Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

BC Forest Industry Transformation Without A Plan Is Just Contraction, by David Elstone, Managing Director, The Spar Tree Group

Let’s Put Into Practice All We Know About Wildfire, by Christine Gelowitz, CEO and Registrar, Forest Professionals BC