Canada’s recently updated model building code allows mass-timber construction to 12-storeys. In related news: energy changes contribute to federal GHG plan; Ontario ups transparency on lightweight materials; Minnesota wants to move faster on energy codes; and wood promotion/research updates by Michael Geen; BC Wood, IWPA and University of Northern BC.
In other news: Active Energy Group axes plan for wood pellet facility; Finnpulp abandons plan for new pulp mill; accident at Resolute sawmill claims life of a worker; the little green lies used for old tree campaigns; and the Queen plants a tree in recognition of her Platinum Jubilee.
Finally, wooden railcars and blimps to resolve lumber transportation backlogs.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor