Canada’s Irving Tissue announced a $600 million expansion in Macon, Georgia. In related news: Quebec announced funding for wood processors and reforestation; Corner Brook Pulp and Paper’s power agreement is extended; Europe’s Ziegler Sawmilling is filing for insolvency; and more brickbats for Paper Excellence over its link to APP. Meanwhile, the US election outcome begets fears and assurances related to construction costs, the woodworking industry, custom home building, existing home sales, and new home sales.

In Forestry news: advocates say BC cabinet appointments will shortchange the environment; ENGO’s sue over logging in Southern Oregon; and a forest protection society pushes back on ENGO lawsuits in New Hampshire. Meanwhile; the latest from the Softwood Lumber Board; more on the case for BC’s carbon tax; and a NY Times feature on Oregon’s high logging fatality rate.

Finally, congrats again to FSC’s Award Winners (this time with the correct link by us).

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor