Economic Sections

Timber and Silviculture

Forestry is the main economic sector, providing about one quarter of local employment.

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Tourism and Recreation

The plan area has high recreation values due to its landforms, climatic diversity, relatively undeveloped state, and proximity to the lower mainland.

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Agriculture and Range

Farms and rangelands help sustain the local and regional economy.

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Crown Land and Water

Sustainable economic development and community expansion depends, to a large part, on the availability of Crown land and water.

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Energy and Minerals

Hydro-electric facilities on the Bridge and Seton rivers are the third largest in the province. Expansion opportunities are limited.

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