Nova Scotia scales back its recently introduced Biodiversity Act in response to forest landowners lobby effort. Meanwhile: Nova Scotia agrees to clean up sludge from Northern Pulp’s mill; a lack of timber causes South Dakota sawmill to close; Södra invests in new CLT plant in Sweden; US new home sales decline in February; panel and lumber prices adjust; and COFI adds Premier John Horgan to their upcoming convention.

In Safety news: a new white paper showcases the science behind the health benefits of building with wood; Vancouver Island loggers’ death spurs renewed focus on safety; and a California judge may require PG&E to turn off power near trees. Elsewhere: digital companies support tree planting campaigns; and crowd rallies behind BC and Nova Scotia clearcutting protests.

Finally: on thing Covid-19 has changed: our relationship with paper.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor