Lawmakers Say Lumber Shortages Threaten US Recovery

October 22, 2020
Category: Today's Takeaway

A bipartisan group of 100 lawmakers is urging action on the lumber shortages which are threatening the US recovery. In related news: although lumber prices are dropping fast, the covid-housing boom continues, homebuyers’ wallets are hammered; and refinancing remains robust. In other Business news: Alberta is cutting 247 forestry jobs; a Maine paper mill leaked pulping chemicals; and the Softwood Lumber Board seeks proposals on wood innovation, while competitors challenge the touted benefits.

In Forestry/Climate news: BC First Nations Forestry Council wants a meaningful commitment from gov’t; BC’s old-growth forests get pre-election coverage in the Capital Daily and the Tyee; the European Union takes steps to bring forestry into the carbon market; and Colorado wildfires are unprecedented and historic.

Finally, Heather Berkund is Wisconsin’s first ever female Chief State Forester!

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor

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