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Changes in local economies 



The other major change is that the stimulus provided by the timber industry now takes 

 second place to expenditures from an ever increasing number of in-migrants and retirees 

 who bring new capital, skills and interests. Figure two illustrates the enormous changes that 

 have occurred in this region over the past twenty years. The growth in non-wage income is 

 considerably more important than the relatively small increase in tourism and recreation dollars 

 that also occurred over the same period. A very plausible reason for the ability of the region to 

 attract new sources of economic stimulus is the envirraimaital amenities provided by the 

 region. 



Headwaters Forest Act Testimony, William Stewart. October 1 3, 1993 



