Biden gives thanks to forests and the bounty they provide with National Forest Products Week proclamation. In other Business news: Terrace Bay, Ontario pulp mill reaches four-year collective agreement; EPA assesses health risks at Resolute/Menominee fire; and BillerudKorsnäs changes its name to Billerud. On the market front: global wood fibre trade is up in 2022; supply chains are healing despite inflation; and lumber prices role as an economic barometer.
In Forestry/Climate news: how forests can help reduce global emissions; bioenergy’s shift from EU saviour to problem; drought is driving rise in BC wildfires; US firefighters compensation improves but issues remain; and Washington state fire prompts new evacuation.
Finally, Cashmere toilet paper dresses raise funds for breast cancer awareness.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor