Suzano and Kimberly-Clark announced the creation of a global tissue company operating in 70 countries. In other Business news: ERA’s Kevin Mason opines on forest commodity prices and related US tariff exposure; Quebec’s Arbec Forest Products is shutting down indefinitely; and Domtar’s Kingsport mill awaits anaerobic digester permit. Meanwhile, Prince George Mayor Yu comments on Eby’s trade mission; and how wood pellets fare as a heat generator in Canada and the US.

In Forestry/Wildfire news: what Canadian fires mean for air quality in the United States and Europe; the demand for Canadian water bombers skyrockets; Quebec’s forestry reform faces a backlash; BC focuses on firefighter mental health; and wildfire updates from Saskatchewan and Alberta. Meanwhile, New Zealand gears up for the EU Deforestation Regulation. 

Finally, US WoodWorks announced its 2025 Wood in Architecture award winners.