Canada's forest industry and wildfire problem: Can it shift from contributor to climate solution?

A new opinion piece argues that Canada's forest industry, a long-standing economic pillar, must confront its role in worsening wildfires. The author, a registered professional forester, points to human-caused climate change as the main driver but says the industry's current practices also contribute. The piece calls for better forest management informed by Indigenous knowledge, alongside a broader transition to a low-carbon economy. It critiques both U.S. and Canadian climate policy, noting that Canada's government under Prime Minister Mark Carney has moved away from earlier fossil fuel reduction efforts. For readers tracking carbon markets and climate policy, this article connects forest management directly to emissions and decarbonization. It highlights how forestry practices can either mitigate or worsen wildfire risk, which has major implications for carbon storage in forests. The discussion of Indigenous knowledge and low-carbon transition offers practical angles for those interested in real-world climate solutions. The piece is behind a paywall but provides a useful frame for debates about forest carbon accounting and cross-border environmental responsibility.