ERA Forest Products Research’s outlook for 2025 includes expectation of tariffs on friends and foes alike. In related news: Trump’s tariffs could devastate New England; Resolute closes Maniwaki, Quebec sawmill for 6-months; BC was battered with mill closures in 2024; while Arkansas and Mississippi report industry gains. Meanwhile: Unifor ratified its agreement with CN; and BC implements measures to boost home construction.
In Forestry news: New Brunswick’s Premier may ban glyphosate; Quebec is accused of catering to industry; PRT Growing Services partners with Ontario First Nation; the Northwest Forest Plan may allow more logging; the US announced funding for private forests; and the pros and cons of removing snags from the forest.
Finally, it’s time for your favourite frogs to hop off into the cedars to eat their Yule Tide Fly Stew. We’ll be refreshed for another year of forestry news on January 2, 2025. Until then, have a wonderful holiday and best wishes for the year to come.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor