A leaked Canada-EU agreement points to a new partnership on trade and wildfire response—including Canadian water bombers. In other Business news: Adeptus USA invests in South Carolina wood facility; Stora Enso plans to close its Swedish CLT operation; and Georgia seeks to advance sustainable aviation fuel production. In Finance news: the US GDP grew at a 2.2%; consumer confidence fell in September; and tariffs won’t solve the US debt problem.

In Wood Products news: Canada looks to Canadian wood to accelerate housing; the Canadian Wood Council showcases wood design; UBC opens its first zero-carbon building; the Softwood Lumber Board highlights mass timber opportunities; UC Berkeley advances mechanically laminated timber; and FSC-UK reports consumer support for certified products.

In Forestry/Wildfire news: the US Senate passes Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act; the United Steelworkers want a Working Forest in BC; US housing growth may come with boreal forest impacts; BC old-growth logging is back in the spotlight; First Nations and BC Community Forests reflect on reconciliation; and debate continues over the US Roadless Rule.

Finally, Canadian Institute of Forestry Announced their 2026 National Award Recipients.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor