Kleenex maker Kimberly-Clark announced it will acquire Tylenol maker in $49 billion deal. In other Company news: Kruger’s Corner Brook mill shutdown begins today; and Ontario’s Kap Paper restarts with pivot plan. In other Business news unfolding this week: BC’s forestry summit takes place today as Canadian and US industry reps speak out; FPAC’s Derek Nighbor seeks clear signals in Tuesday’s federal budget; and the US Supreme Court will consider the legality of Trump’s tariffs on Wednesday. 

In Forestry/Climate news: wildfires spark disagreement as US pushes Canada to lean into forest management; how Trump’s costs hinder wildfire prevention; and fire-season wrap-ups from BC and Alberta. Meanwhile: a new film marks anniversary of Haida logging blockade; EU ministers consider GHG brake-clause, as their ambassadors seek delay of anti-deforestation laws; and bamboo tissue may not be as eco-friendly as thought.

Finally, why the continuation of the SLB is vital to the future of the lumber industry.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor