Forestry,
a vital engine of BC’s economy
By Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock
T
here was a time when BC’s economy rose and sank on the fortunes of
forestry. The provincial economy is now more diversified, which is a
positive development. Although its relative economic footprint has
diminished with the expansion of numerous other industries, the forest
sector is still one of BC’s most important economic engines. Critically,
forest products are the largest source of export earnings for BC. And the
industry is the economic backbone of dozens of communities all across
the province.
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