With softwood duties finalized, what do investors need to know? The Woodworking Network says the duties will increase lumber prices; Seeking Alpha says lumber is an important staple to watch; the Motley Fool says investing in lumber companies might be a good idea; and the Institutional Investor says timberlands are poised for a resurgence.  

In other Business news, BC’s Doug Donaldson is heading to China and Japan to diversify BC’s wood markets; federal MP Richard Cannings hopes relief can come via his bill encouraging more wood use in buildings; and Interfor is expanding lumber production in Meldrim, Georgia.

Elsewhere, more on the “disappearing caribou“; the jumbo air tanker may live to fight [fires] another day; and in Montana’s post-fire world salvage work begins and environmental groups spar.

Congratulations to our friend and colleague Richard Wallace, who will retire after 38 years as a wood champion for Southern Pine and all things cellulose. And finally: lest we forget: we’ll be remembering and honouring our heroes tomorrow.

— Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor