The US tariff threat and current and future softwood lumber duties add to Canada’s forest industry woes. In related coverage: BC creates a new Softwood Lumber Advisory Council, industry analysts say BC forestry needs urgent action to survive—and market diversification takes longer than you think; and Nova Scotia adds forest products to its buy local program. Meanwhile, California and Texas builders see few alternatives to Canadian lumber; and a Manitoba lumber dealer is deluged by questions.

In other news:  Tolko embarks on Mississippi mill expansion; Domtar’s feasibility study on Nova Scotia pulp mill nears completion; a new study on the rising cost of home building in a time of climate change; and the University of Arkansas hosts Tall Timber: The Future of Cities in Wood Exhibition.

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Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor