A University of BC startup invented a wood-based filtration system that captures and neutralizes “forever chemicals“. In other Business news: US railways reach tentative agreement, as experts debate Canada’s move to end its rail shutdown; and Nova Scotia’s exempt status said to exacerbate lumber duties on other provinces. Meanwhile: Domtar is recognized by the Tennessee Recycling Coalition; US homebuilders raise housing as an election issue; Canada is set to reduce interest rates; and the latest from FSC Canada.

In Forestry/Wildfire news: Canada’s 2023 wildfire season overwhelmed the federal emergency centre; Joe Nemeth says fuel management is the answer to BC’s wildfire challenge; Nature Canada wants logging emissions to be tracked; Oregon wildfires beget new evacuations; and the Southern pine beetle is threatening Alabama’s forest economy.

Finally, Western Forest Products hosts Global Buyers Mission delegates on eve of Whistler event.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor