The 1870s began a transition from mining to timber cutting.
With an abundant supply of red cedar amongst other tree species, the first industry to flourish in the area was timber cutting.
The province has a huge forest a high potential for timber cutting and finishing investment.
Delays continued to plague the timber cutting and delivery operations throughout 1795.
In 1988, the peak year for timber cutting, wage levels here were 88 percent of the national average.
In the 1920s, timber cutting and milling brought many newcomers to the region.
"The timber cutting is the salvation of the watershed," he said.
In the decades the Forest Service has owned the two mountains, timber cutting and a wide range of recreational uses have been allowed.
The House legislation would have protected nearly twice as many acres from timber cutting.
Because a small elite controlled the settlement's land and commerce, former slaves had no choice but to continue to work in timber cutting.
The reserve does not allow hunting, but does permit timber cutting for domestic purposes.
Will timber cutting in the forest degrade recreational fishing in the stream?
Extensive timber cutting in the Sandy River basin began in the mid-19th century in response to a demand for wood from the Portland metropolitan area.
But the plan produced by the local staff keeps timber cutting virtually at current levels for the next 50 years.
The Clinton administration's rules would ban most timber cutting in the areas, which make up about one-third of the national forests.
Landowners initially protested the timber cutting in 1983 and 1984, but came around in 1986 as green vistas turned rust.
Officials of the United States Forest Service, who manage timber cutting in the national forests, have opposed the extension.
Hunting was not allowed in the reserve, but only timber cutting for domestic purposes.
Of these 91 sites, 54 appeared similar to earlier descriptions, 19 had improved habitat conditions, and 18 were adversely affected by timber cutting since 1976.
He found that timber cutting within blocks of virgin forests violated the intent of the Wilderness Act and was illegal.