Employment Implications of Projected Output in the Douglas-Fir Region, 1979-2000

摘要

The demand for timber in the United States is increasing. Under present levels of timber management, the timber products output in the Douglas-fir region has been projected to decline by the year 2000. Based on these projections and on estimates of changing industry mix and increased labor productivity, employment in the timber-based industries in the Douglas-fir region is projected to drop 45 percent between 1970 and the year 2000. Employment-wood consumption relationships are a major factor influencing employment projections, although declining timber products output and a high level of log exports are also important.