The US Dept of Agriculture released a plan to boost biomass production and related manufacturing initiatives. In related news: US tax breaks could fuel a wood burning boom; South Carolina task force to address supply chain challenges; and more on Enviva’s bankruptcy plan. In other Business news: Pyramid Mountain is closing in Montana; Hoffman Family buys Besse Forest Products in Michigan; Western Forest Products curtails its Chemainus, BC sawmill for 2-weeks; and Kalesnikoff COO speaks to his new CLT plans.

In other news: a new report says plastic recycling may be a scam; a BC Labour Code change draws industry pushback; US Senator Romney leads hearings on US wildfire policies; BC issues its first fire ban as fire-awareness drives more job seekers; and California looks to forestry to reduce wildfire risks.

Finally, its St. Paddy’s Day… and these boots are made for loggin’. 

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor