US releases final determinations of softwood lumber review

The Tree Frog Forestry News
August 15, 2024
Category: Today's Takeaway

The US Department of Commerce released the final determinations of its softwood lumber review. In related news: Canada will challenge US rates via dispute panel; and BC MP calls on Ottawa to protect forestry jobs. Meanwhile: Canadian industry fears economic fallout of rail strike, as railroads begin network shutdown; Burlington’s wood-fired generator is losing money; Canadian GDP growth is up, US inflation falls; US home builder confidence moves lower; and Europe’s wood pellet market declined.

In Wildfire news: the World Resources Institute says forest fires are getting worse; wildfires impact mercury levels in Idaho streams; BC’s wildfires are smaller this year; and 37% of Athens forest area has burnt since 2017. In Safety news: Idaho firefighter Justin Shaw remains in critical condition; and WorkSafeBC says safety failures contributed to Devyn Gales death in 2023.

Finally, how the Canadian Forest Service got its humble beginning 125 years ago.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor

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