The US and Canada are classified as low risk by the European Commission anti-deforestation regulation. In related news: the WRI reports record global forest loss in 2024; Weyerhaeuser acquires timberlands from Roseburg; the Tongass Roadless Rule exemption is called propaganda; Canada’s first industrial-scale biochar plant; and BC leads Canada on methane reduction.

In Business news: West Fraser released its 2024 Sustainability Report; Sierra Pacific must pay for forest fire damages; Oregon looks to cap-and-trade to fund roads and wildfire prevention; US Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers file petition for duties; and the US Lumber Coalition pans a CNBC report on the impact of tariff uncertainty on home building.

Meanwhile: Paul Mackie is named Cedar Champion; BC First Nations Forestry Council recognizes Percy Guichon; more achievement awards by SFI; the US Endowment’s 2024 annual report; and the Softwood Lumber Board’s latest update.

Finally, back by popular demand—Forest Safety Awareness Week runs May 26–30. Tree Frog and the BC Forest Safety Council help keep forestry workers safe and sound.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor