Nova Scotia’s approach to forest land protection raises concerns among industry and environmentalists. In other Forestry news: what’s driving BC’s forest industry decline; a new study on the economic importance of Maine’s logging industry; paper mill closures have reduced logging in Wisconsin; and the University of Montana names Libby Metcalf dean of Forestry.

In Business news: US duties on Chinese hardwood plywood start today; a Senate bill seeks relief from US tariffs on building materials; a Michigan State study on why modular mass timber isn’t scaling (yet); Northern Ontario looks to diversify its forest base; and BC improves permitting process for post-disaster activities. Meanwhile: upcoming conventions (west and east) address industry challenges; and the latest from the Forest Genetics Council of BC; and the Western Forestry Contractors Association.

Finally, how West Michigan survived 60,000 logs in the ‘Great Log Jam’ of 1883.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor