BREAKING NEWS: The Council of Forest Industries announces the appointment of Kim Haakstad as their new President and CEO.

Procter & Gamble commits to enhanced disclosures regarding sourcing from Canada’s boreal forests. In related news: a BC First Nation sues Mosaic and government over flooding; a conflict of interest complaint in the FSC/Domtar case; the US is urged to update its North Carolina forest plan; and Alaska’s governor wants Trump to revoke Biden’s environmental policies.

In Business news: Dunkley Lumber completes Carrot River mill upgrade; Quebec invests in CHAR Technologies’ biocarbon project; Suzano inaugurates its new pulp mill in Brazil; and a Forbes feature on Mercer’s mass timber breakthrough. In Safety news: West Fraser’s safety culture saves a life; a logging truck driver is killed near Logan Lake, BC, and WorkSafeBC approves OH&S amendments.

Finally, Pete Maden’s end of year message; and the Mackenzie Region of Alberta is Canada’s Forest Capital (again).

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor