These images provide us a fascinating glimpse into the industries that flourished here in the PNW and Salish Sea region of North America. I will be building out ALL the traditional ways we used and abused our piece of the Earth. But, we have Evolved and now are better stewards. See that evolution in real photographs and in some cases I will include the Stories I published over the years to go with them...
What amazes me is the physical labor involved before modern machinery took over. The use of manual tools and teamwork was essential for handling massive trees in such tangled and twisted environments as the forests of the region. Old Growth.
Logging played a crucial role in early industry, serving as the backbone of construction, transportation, and fuel supply. Wood was an essential material for building homes, ships, and infrastructure, making logging one of the most important industries in developing economies.
FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
THE SHELLFISH INDUSTRY
