Donaldson leads biggest ever forestry-related trade mission to Asia

November 13, 2017
Category: Today's Takeaway

BC Forests Minister Doug Donaldson is leading the largest ever trade mission to China and Japan this week with the goals of conveying the message that BC “has lots of forest resources” despite the devastating fire season, boosting exports of higher-value wood products, and diversifying BC’s reliance on the US market. Speaking of softwood lumber, Federal and Provincial Ministers met Friday to discuss the economic effects of the dispute.

In other news, a Domtar report says the Ontario government knew their mill site was contaminated with mercury long before they purchased it from Reed Paper; the Nature Conservancy wants to raise capital to protect New England’s forests; COP 23 is raising the profile of forests in meeting climate goals; and Canberra’s cork oak plantation is celebrating its 100 year birthday. 

Finally, the Frogs are delighted to welcome Hunter Litigation Chambers as our newest sponsor. The nineteen-lawyer boutique firm is based in Vancouver and their forestry law practice is headed by Mark Oulton. 

— Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor

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