Articles
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One-Story Segmented CLT Shear Walls
Floors, parapets, and lintels affect the lateral behavior of one-story segmented CLT shear walls and why accounting for these interactions… read more…
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Inside One of the Largest Wood Collections in the World
A look at the Smithsonian’s extensive wood collection, supporting research in species identification, conservation, illegal logging prevention, and read more…
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Wesley Ridge Wildfire Expected to Produce Smoke for Weeks
Updates on the Wesley Ridge wildfire near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island, including smoke impacts, firefighting challenges, and expected smoke. read more…
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The Working Forest Lumber Forecast – August 2025
The Working Forest Lumber Forecast – August 2025: North American framing lumber sees modest weekly gains, softer futures trends, and… read more…
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Tent Caterpillars on the Rise in Ontario Forests
Learn about the tent caterpillar, its life cycle, feeding habits, and impact on Ontario forests during outbreak years. read more…
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Turning Charred Wood Into Climate Tools for Nova Scotia Farmers
Nova Scotia explores how charred wood from forest waste can improve farm soils, support crops, and store carbon to fight… read more…
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Beech Leaf Disease Confirmed Fatal in Maine Forests
Beech leaf disease has caused the first tree deaths in Maine forests. Learn how this nematode-driven disease spreads, symptoms to… read more…
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Turning Monterey Pine Bark Into Biopharmaceutical Gold
Monterey pine bark is emerging as a potential source of biopharmaceuticals. Learn how this forestry byproduct could be refined and… read more…
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How Wildfires Are Impacting Fraser River Water Quality
Wildfires are threatening Fraser River water quality by introducing metals and nutrients that can harm aquatic ecosystems. Learn how climate… read more…
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Rare Old Growth Trees Discovered in New Brunswick With Ecological Value
A rare 400-year-old red spruce found in New Brunswick highlights the ecological and historical value of old growth trees, as… read more…
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Tree Species Arrangement Influences Forest Productivity and Ecosystem Health
Tree species arrangement plays a critical role in forest productivity, biodiversity, and ecosystem function. Learn how different planting patterns impact read more…
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How Drought-Stressed Forests Are Changing the Northern Landscape
Drought-stressed forests are showing signs of strain across northern regions. Learn how trees are responding and what it means for… read more…
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Why Is There So Much Tree Seed Fluff This Year?
Tree seed fluff has increased in many northern areas this summer. Learn what causes it, why it’s more visible this… read more…
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Scotch Broom in BC: Managing an Invasive Plant Threat
Scotch broom in BC is a highly invasive plant affecting forests, pastures, and biodiversity. Learn about its spread, fire risks,… read more…
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Digital Tree Marking Brings Efficiency to Forest Thinning Efforts
Digital tree marking is transforming forest thinning operations, reducing wildfire risk while improving cost-efficiency and productivity. read more…
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Nighttime Aerial Firefighting Expands in Canadian Wildfire Response
Nighttime aerial firefighting is expanding in Canada as specialized helitankers equipped with night-vision gear join wildfire response efforts. read more…
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Engineered Wood in Hospitals: Hygienic and Sustainable
Engineered wood in hospitals is gaining attention for its hygiene performance, microbial resistance, and sustainable benefits. Discover how it compares… read more…
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Petrified Wood in the Arctic and Around the World
Explore the ancient Arctic fossil trees preserved as petrified wood, revealing past forest ecosystems and climates in the Canadian Arctic… read more…
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The Working Forest Lumber Forecast – July 2025
Lumber prices held steady in July 2025 as housing demand remained soft and production stayed limited. See the full market… read more…
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Urban Tree Canopy Benefits: Building Greener, Healthier Cities
Explore the diverse benefits of urban tree canopies: cooling, air and water improvement, public health, economic growth, and community resilience. read more…
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American Chestnut Restoration: Reviving a Lost Giant of the Northeast
The American Chestnut restoration effort is bringing back a functionally extinct tree species once vital to New York City’s ecosystem.… read more…
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Why Tree Planting Alone Can’t Offset Fossil Fuel Emissions
Tree planting and carbon offset initiatives offer climate benefits, but recent studies show they are insufficient alone to counter fossil… read more…
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ESA’s Biomass Satellite Mission
How ESA’s Biomass satellite mission is revolutionizing forest carbon measurement and revealing insights into Earth’s extreme environments. read more…
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Understanding Douglas-fir Tussock Moth Defoliation in Santa Fe National Forest
Learn about the Douglas-fir tussock moth defoliation in Santa Fe National Forest, its effects on trees, health risks, and forest… read more…
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Amazon Rainforest Tipping Point: Understanding the Crisis and the Path Forward
The Amazon rainforest is approaching a tipping point due to deforestation, climate change, and human activity. read more…