US spokesman says tariffs on steel and aluminum—to be effective within 30 days—won’t apply right away to Canada and Mexico. In related news: US allies plan to sign Trans-Pacific Partnership without the US; and Canada’s softwood exports to the US fell 14 per cent in January due to lumber duties. 

Companies in the news include: Kruger (best company award); Canfor (upgrades Alabama sawmill); West Fraser (updates city on fibre supply); and Hampton Affiliates (appeals WorkSafeBC fine).

In Forestry news: BC strikes panel to review its environmental assessment process; Oregon’s top forester says forestry can help water quality; ENGOs question the science behind Canada’s wildlife management; and fashion designer Chanel is accused of environmental heresy for using chopped-down trees in their show.

Finally – it’s International Women’s Day, so we close with a feature story on the career challenges (and rewards) faced by Jeanna Glendinning, a logging truck driver with Western Forest Products.

–Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor