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estate market collapsed with the loss of 10% of the economy. Sitka and Ketchikan 

 would see much more severe consequences. . . 



Sawmills have comparatively high indirect and induced irnpacts. They too hove 

 generally well paid, resident workforces and they too represent important industrial 

 property tax bases. Among the various components of the forest products industry, 

 remote logging camps have the lowest level of indirect and induced impacts. 

 Remote logging operations do provide a significant market for many Southeast 

 Alaska service and supply businesses. 



In summary, the industry has played a critical role in the economic development of 

 Southeast Alaska. In addition to the 3,500 jobs created as a direct result of Tongass 

 timber harvests, many more jobs are created In the region's service and supply 

 sector. 



