World Environment Day, Forestry and Climate Investments

June 4, 2021
Category: Today's Takeaway

Marking World Environment Day, Canada is investing in 58 climate action projects, while Conservation International and Dove announce same in Indonesia. In other Forestry/Climate news: California passes groundbreaking deforestation bill; the Huu-ay-aht First Nation celebrates collaboration with Western Forest Products; a feature on the American teen that launched BC’s old-growth protest; and a Sierra Club survey on how the BC government is managing the controversy. 

In Business news: amidst ongoing supply disruptions, Doman Building Materials acquires Texas-based Hixson Lumber; the San Group partners with the Port Alberni Port Authority; Michael Green on the closing of Katerra; and the RCMP recover stolen lumber trailers in Alberta.

Finally, it’s the 75th anniversary of the Forest History Society. Definitely worth a look!

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor

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