The BC Forest Practices Board says government hasn’t followed up on many of its past recommendations and legislative changes are necessary to maintain public confidence in their management.

And speaking of government challenges, lawsuits are being filed against President Trump’s decision to reduce the size of several national monuments and PR campaigns are being launched, such as outdoor retailing giant Patagonia replacing its usual home page with “The President Stole Your Land.”

In other news: Irving turns its back on New Brunswick’s forest marketing boards; a UNH researcher assesses the climate benefits of wood heat; and [yet another story on how] record-high lumber prices are keeping Canadian mills from cutting production despite softwood duties.

Finally, a century after the Halifax explosion, grim reminders can still be found in trees; and the upside down Christmas tree trend is going viral – but comes with a steep price tag.

— Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor