Two perspectives on what a Kamala Harris presidency would mean for Canada-US trade. In other Business news: Canada supports Sturgeon Falls, Ontario forest contractor; Louisiana Pacific released its 2024 Sustainability Report; TimberHP secured a grant for environmental product declarations; and Dole Packaged Foods turns to FSC paperboard. Meanwhile: US mortgage rates ease; US existing home sales pull back, US new home forecasts are downgraded; UK new homes built plunge; but Southern Pine exports reach 3-year high.

In Forestry/Wildfire news: BC MP Richard Canning says Canada needs a national wildfire force; thousands evacuated from Jasper National Park; Oregon hopes for better reception of wildfire hazard map; 75 days without rain in Oregon and Washington forests; and BC fire updates from the Central Okanagan, Barkerville, Pemberton; and the Sooke Potholes Park. Meanwhile: carbon cowboys cash-in on Amazon forests; and a new study says heat-sensitive trees in Brazil are moving up the hill.

Finally, butt flickers beware—Okanagan on guard for careless cigarettes, illegal campfires.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor