Timber Harvesting, Processing, and Employment in the Northwest economic211 Adjustment Initiative Region: Changes and Economic Assistance

摘要

The Northwest economic adjustment initiative (NWEAI) provides economic assistance211u001eto a region including western Washington, western Oregon, and northern 211u001eCalifornia. Timber harvests have fallen markedly in this region since 1990. The 211u001eforest products industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the region, and 211u001eemployment has followed the downward trend in timber harvest. There are important 211u001edifferences in the declines in timber harvest, employment, and the importance of 211u001ethe forest products industry at the county level. The NWEAI is a significant 211u001einitiative designed to coordinate and manage Federal economic assistance efforts 211u001ein the region.