As of Friday, February 13, 27 large fires are actively burning across the US. Year-to-date, 85,696 acres have been burned.
News in timber
BTG Pactual TIG Acquires 107,000 Acres of Timberland in Virginia from Weyerhaeuser
BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group acquired 107,000 acres of managed timberland in Virginia from Weyerhaeuser, expanding its US holdings to 1.6 million acres.
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Close Merger
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic closed their merger, creating a timberland company with over four million acres, six sawmills, and a plywood mill.
US Forest Service to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery in Western North Carolina
The USFS and NC Wildlife Resources Commission signed a $290 million agreement to speed Hurricane Helene recovery in the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests.
Montana Forest Industry Faces Continued Declines and Uncertainty
Montana’s forestry sector is entering 2026 with tariff uncertainty, weak lumber prices, and mill closures that continue to pressure the industry, the Montana State Exponent reported.
Oregon Proposes Long-Term Forest Plan for Logging and Conservation
The ODF proposed a 70-year forest management plan to guide logging and conservation west of the Cascades, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.
BC First Nations Coalition Acquires Additional Timber Rights
BC transferred about 1 million cubic meters of Morice TSA timber to a First Nations coalition, reallocating a Canfor undercut, the Terrace Standard reported.
Canadian Wildfire Study Finds Fewer Fires but Bigger Blazes
A Canadian Forest Service study finds wildfire damage is rising despite fewer fires, as a growing share of burned area comes from increasingly large blazes, CBC reported.
BC Postpones Introduction of Heritage Conservation Act Amendments
BC has postponed planned amendments to the Heritage Conservation Act, citing the need for further engagement with industry, First Nations, and local governments.
BC Court Nullifies Skeena Sawmills Forest License Transfer
A BC Supreme Court judge set aside approval of a Skeena Sawmills forest license transfer, citing failures to consult the Gitanyow First Nation, the Prince George Citizen reported.