The US Forest Service’s strategy for confronting the wildfire crisis is called a net positive for America’s forests and its forest industry. In related news: a new study points to the value of reducing tree density; new funding for northeastern Colorado forests; and seed shortages threaten rehab work in Washington state. Elsewhere, UBC’s Faculty of Forestry considers combining five of its degrees into one; and insect DNA helps France assess the health of its forests.

In other news: Australia is helping to finance the building construction-shift to mass timber; GreenFirst opens new office in North Bay, Ontario; and Resolute Forest Products and Rayonier Inc. report Q4, 2021 results.

Finally, If a tree falls in a New Zealand forest, should it be exported?

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor