The US Department of Commerce set preliminary duties on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Vietnam and Indonesia. In related news: a Dovetail study says US hardwoods are legally sourced and responsibly managed. In other Business news: Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper will cease newsprint production; Ontario invests $1M in Kirkland Lake Forest Products; Hinton Lumber Products expands pallet production in South Carolina; and BC Premier Eby says market reforms will help forestry but results will take time.

In other news: Michael Boren is sworn in as Undersecretary overseeing the US Forest Service; the University of Oregon has another podcast on the future of mass timber; and FSC is approved for use in Hungary. Meanwhile: the Winter issue of WorkSafeBC Magazine; a big turnout at the BC Natural Resources Forum; the Southern Forest Products Association released its 2025 value report; CMHC reveals which cities are leading Canada housing starts; and RISI releases outlook for European lumber prices.

Finally, South Florida looks to invest in biochar production from wood waste.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor