Europe affirms criteria supporting carbon neutrality of biomass, as the US treads water on similar action, and the wood pellet industry gains steam. In related news: Derek Nighbor on the Conservative’s climate plan; Bob Brash on uncertainty and investment in BC’s forest sector; President Biden urged to pressure Brazil on deforestation; and Premier Horgan gains cover in the looming Fairy Creek showdown.

In other news: Paper Excellence shuts its Mackenzie pulp mill; Kandola Forest Products buys Quesnel, BC mill; and Domtar, Kamloops secures grant to pursue plastic-replacing packaging. Meanwhile, how the pandemic made lumber America’s hottest commodity; Canada’s housing starts surge again; and strong wood manufacturing growth reported in Canada, the US, and Vietnam.

Finally, new films on: efforts to stop wildfires in the US West and timber careers in Texas.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor