Reuters takes on FSC and SFI, claims Canada is logging its climate fighting forests. In related news: an ex-BC constable says the BC forestry policing service has been hobbled; ENGOs and industry reach a new consensus on the US Northwest Forest Plan; Washington’s managed forests are critical to forest reliance; and California needs a lot more forest seed.

In Business news: First Nation Chief Colleen Erickson opines on Canfor’s mill closures, as the future of their tenure is questioned, BC announces retraining grants for mill workers; Port Alberni seeks dismissal of San Group lawsuit; LL Flooring stays alive (in part); and the Guardian on why the UK’s biggest carbon emitter (Drax) receives green subsidies.

Finally, the Line Fire in Southern California doubles in size, forcing thousands to evacuate.