A report in Nature Ecology & Evolution says forests are more resilient to climate change than previously thought. In related news: Reuters says the world’s forests appear to be struggling; Wagner Forest Management considers sale of Ontario timberlands for carbon offsets; and New Hampshire’s carbon credit program seeks to quantify uncut forests. In other Forestry news: an Oregon ENGO encourages old growth protection; a new film on fire’s role in BC’s Interior; and MP Kevin Holland speaks out on Ontario’s forestry future. 

In Business news: Trudeau’s resignation spurs tariff talk on both sides of the border; a South Carolina professor says US consumers will pay for lumber tariffs; Russ Taylor’s mixed-blessing on the 2025 lumber market; Builders FirstSource acquires Alpine Lumber; Rona agrees to sell truss plant for All-Fab Group acquisition; and Snavely promotes Bill Georgelis to VP, Eastern Operations. 

Finally, North America’s first all mass timber acute care hospital breaks ground in Ontario.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor