With the UN’s 6th climate report pending, scientists differ on significance of recent extreme weather events and wildfires. In related news: half of Canadians say climate urgency is increasing; Oregon wildfire consumes GHG forest preserve; BC fires burn 10-times more than in 1990s, while costs exceed monies spent all of last year; and wildfire updates from Russia, Greece and Turkey.

In other news: US consumer confidence remains strong; lumber buyers seek discounts as prices find new (temporary) floor; Oregon Logging Conference plans in-person event; and BC is adapting its forest regeneration policies. 

Finally, (not funny) but I’m dreaming of a gnarly brown Christmas

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor