Provincially, it is estimated that timber harvested from the Lakes Timber Supply Area generates approximately 2,910 person-years of employment throughout the province, with more than 40 per cent in the Lakes Timber Supply Area. (SEA page 46)
Approximately $37.05 million in provincial government revenues are generated annually by timber harvesting in the Lakes Timber Supply Area. This figure is based on the average total fees for harvesting public timber in the area plus estimated personal income taxes and other tax revenues. These estimates include the increased stumpage revenues being generated to fund the Forest Renewal Plan.
