The outlook for US housing remains strong despite rising prices and low inventories. In related news: the shift to suburban living continues, most specialty papers are growing; and the “catastrophe that was” housing forecasting. 

Also making headlines: Peak Renewables (Fort Nelson plant); Resolute (Innovation award); J.D. Irving (water rate increase); Norbord (carbon negative), FPAC (economic recovery); Softwood Lumber Board (program update); the American Wood Council (new chair); and the National Wooden Pallet Assoc. (new EPDs).

Finally, people are feeling the seasonal spirit early as tree sales surge.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor