Ontario and Alberta experienced way below average wildfires seasons this past summer, as Oregon set a new record for destruction. In Forestry/Climate news: is it better to let forests regrow naturally (WIRED); Canada’s CO2 emission are surging (National Observer); Amazon’s offsets may overstate carbon reductions (MIT); and fungal colonies aid young and mature trees (Science Alert). 

In Business news: fresh off its election win in BC, the gov’t receives requests from the resource sector, a rural mayor and an old growth enthusiast. Meanwhile: how some small BC forest companies have thrived in tough times; Northwood Pulp acts quickly on a covid case; biodegradable covid masks are coming in 2021; Boise Cascade reports strong Q3; and both US parties have been tough on Northern Ontario imports.

Finally, tomorrow is election day in the USA. We wish all our US readers a safe one.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor