With calls for for protection of the ‘working forest‘ a convoy of logging trucks descended on the BC Legislature as the BC gov’t delivered its 2020 budget. In related commentary: Minister Donaldson on industry’s petition; Tom Fletcher on the budget’s assistance; Vaughn Palmer on the budget surplus; and Susan Yurkovich on the sector’s future.

In other Business news: FPAC joins the call for federal action to end rail blockades; US housing starts fall but permits rise; and BC’s top employers for 2020 [with a link to forestry]. Meanwhile: the ups and downs of wood construction; the shift to wood energy; Toronto’s Sidewalk Labs moves forward; and Forests Ontario’s award winners.

Finally, we are deeply saddened to share the passing of Judson Beaumont, an artist and wood champion—his memory will live on through his many creative installations in airports, hospitals and homes.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor