Protecting old-growth forests was raised by Greens in BC’s (sole?) leaders debate. In related news: Vancouver Island candidates discuss forestry, while the Sierra Club, Fairy Creek Protestors, and Ma-Mook Natural Resources Ltd. speak up on the NDP government’s old growth plan. Meanwhile: new research on effective ways to prevent wildfires (Yale); the effects of droughts on different kinds of forests (UC Berkley); and California’s fall heat wave brings more fire danger. 

In Business news; Nova Scotia has a new forest minister; Interfor Montecello achieves safety milestone; a Prince Albert, Saskatchewan mill announcement appears positive; Hampton Lumber lays foundation for new Fort St. James, BC mill; and Arkansas forestry dean Dr. Phil Tappe is stepping down.

Finally, the premiere of America’s Forests with Rolling Stone / forest expert Chuck Leavell.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor