Offers a comprehensive history of the forest industry on British Columbia's central and north coast. This title integrates social, political, and environmental themes to depict the relationship of coastal people and communities to the forest since the late 19th century.
Focusing on the historical management of British Columbia's forest industry, the book explores significant controversies surrounding forestry practices and their effects on freshwater ecosystems over the past 60 years. Historians Robert Griffin and Richard A. Rajala examine key figures and pivotal events, from early sustained-yield policies to notable fish-forestry conflicts. With a rich collection of photographs, it highlights themes of power dynamics and social relevance that resonate in today's environmental discussions.