A feature story on how Saskatchewan—the sleeping giant of Canadian forestry—has awakened. And part 2 on the History of Logging Protests in BC—enduring themes and key differences. In related news: more old growth arrests in BC; and another précis on the recent TLA conference. Meanwhile; the Canadian Defence Dept. will help the feds plant trees; forest products and Canada’s circular economy; and Cambodia and Slovenia lean on their forests to achieve carbon neutrality.

In Business/Market news: converting Alberta’s wood waste into biofuel; Canadian housing starts trend lower: Southern timber prices trend upward; and Forests Ontario’s Strength in Biodiversity (virtual) conference will be held Feb 9-11.

Finally, how a non-fungible token (NFT) project is helping to revive Colorado’s forests.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor