Nova Scotia’s request for more info on Northern Pulp’s pipeline plan puts future of Pictou mill in jeopardy—CEO Brian Baarda. In related news: NAFTA-2 will close the WTO dispute-settlement loophole used by the US; BC’s working forests aren’t working for BC; and Fortress Global secures court protection to keep operating.

Meanwhile: the WFP/Steelworker negotiations break down (again); the BC Forest Safety Council on coping with the stress of BC’s forestry downturn; and stock market fallout after Jim Pattison abandons Canfor offer.

Finally, a 17-storey wood tower, 7 benefits of using timber and 7 shopping days to Christmas.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor