Six Republican lawmakers asked Ottawa to curb wildfire smoke impacting their states, claim Canada’s lack of ‘active forest management’ is to blame. In related news: Canadian experts push back on US claims; BC Wildfire crews are assisting with the Hope Fire in Washington, the Yukon looks to bioenergy to reduce fire risk; and the fire emergency in Marseille, France is under control. In other Forestry news: Parks Canada and BC invest in ecological connectivity; and Hydro-Quebec uses AI to reduce power outages caused by trees.
In Business news: US homebuilders say the housing crisis trumps imported lumber as a national security risk; CNN says tariffs are finally starting to impact prices; UK softwood traders report strong Q2 demand; and investments in European forests are on the rise. Meanwhile; COFI’s Kim Haakstad is named to BC influential leaders list; Ontario announced funding for five biomass projects; and Oregon and Idaho timber sales are on the rise.
Finally, a new study confirms FSC certification contributes to increased forest cover.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor