HIGH PRIORITY FIRESHEDS: Risch, Crapo, Daines, colleagues urge Forest Service analysis of sawtimber levels. MORE HERE

LOGGER SURVEY: ‘Fungible resource’? Not loggers, as survey emphasizes business issues. MORE HERE

EXPANSIVE REPORT: USDA Forest Service report highlights threats to forest, rangeland health over the next 50 years. MORE HERE

INCREASED DEMAND: Booming housing construction fuels rise in lumber prices. MORE HERE

MASS TIMBER: This method of construction is eco-friendly, can lower carbon emissions, industry advocates say. MORE HERE