BC Premier Eby says US tariffs would be devastating for the forest industry—while RISI says few lumber traders consider the threat credible. In other Business news: San Group’s mills are impacted by a log shortage; Vanderhoof Chamber explores impact of Canfor’s closures; and Dayton, Ohio may get a new recycled paper mill. Meanwhile: Canada Wood signs MOUs in China; wins two Canada China Business Excellence Awards; and COFI Tokyo celebrates its 50th B-day in Japan.
In Forestry/Climate news: Canada looks on as the World Wildlife Fund says FSC should revoke Domtar’s certification due to APP links; Ontario Nature sees FSC as a means to protect biodiversity; the Tyee asks why isn’t BC thinning more of its forests; the US is suing the group that fenced off Colorado national forest land; and where should the US go on climate now that Trump is in.
Finally, an illuminating hardwood story caps off a very busy day of news. And Happy Thanksgiving to our US readers.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor