Author: Patricia Marchak

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 0774845074

A comprehensive analysis of the social, political, and economic role of forests as one of the principal single-staple industries in British Columbia, this book explores the history of forestry in the province, legislation and governmental control, labour unions, community and industry structure, employment conditions for men and women, job security, and 'boom or bust' ideologies.