The Prime Minister of Canada is encouraging everyone to beat plastic pollution – the theme of this years’ United Nations World Environment Day. Coincidentally, the June 2018 issue of National Geographic is titled ‘Planet or Plastic’; while Two Sides’ Phil Riebel suggests paper and related packaging is part of the answer.

In Business news: the historic rise in lumber costs is rippling through the US economy (Wall Street Journal – subscribers only); West Fraser and Norbord stocks are soaring despite the tariff trade war (Globe and Mail); and Ottawa may support its steel industry as it did softwood lumber (The Canadian Press). 

In other news: the BC government announced more protection for wildlife habitat in advance of its species-at-risk legislation; George Heissler is appointed State Forester in Washington; and a new app may help with trucking wait times and timber theft.

–Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor