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The Nakusp and Arrow Lakes region has traditionally relied on a resource-based
economy, centred around logging and agriculture. Two large Tree Farm
Licences encompass much of the region, with Woodlot Licences and BC
Timber Sales also contributing to the local economy. The rich soil in
the valley bottoms has benefited the agriculture and farming industry
since the first homesteaders arrived over 100 years ago. |
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Manufacturing
With the close proximity
to the forest resource, many small businesses in the area produce value-added
wood products. Local mills produce lumber, shakes and shingles, profiled
logs and poles for hydro and telephone companies. |
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in the region are manufacturers of unique products which sell internationally.
Residents in the Nakusp
and Arrow Lakes region rely on the resources
provided by the land, and have a great respect for the renewal of these
resources.
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| Forestry – The
vast amounts of Provincially-owned Crown Land in the region are administered
by various organizations. Forests outside the Parks and Protected Areas
are managed under agreements with Tree Farm Licencees, Woodlot Licencees
and the Ministry of Forests’ BC Timber Sales. |
Photo: Dani Tschudin
www.visualexposures.ca
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Photo: Rafal Komierowski
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Agriculture/Farming
– The soils and climate of the Arrow Lakes region sustain a vibrant
agricultural industry for a variety of fruit and vegetable products.
Farms of all sizes raise cattle, sheep, goats and other livestock for
the local market and beyond. An ostrich farm surprises travelers on
Highway 6 near Edgewood. |
| Mushrooms
– The forests of the region have become well-known as a source for a
variety of wild, edible mushrooms. The species of mushrooms harvested
include morels, pine mushrooms and chanterelles. Established mushroom
buyers in the area purchase the daily harvests from the mushroom pickers
and process them for shipping. The bulk of the harvest is exported to
Europe and Japan.
Some local restaurants
harvest or purchase these mushrooms as well, so their guests can enjoy
these delicacies.
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Cayuse Creek Contracting Ltd.
5571 Highway 6
Burton BC
250-265-3229
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Gary F. Hall Contracting
Box 866
Nakusp BC
250-265-3473
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Kehler Contracting
Box 983
Nakusp BC
250-265-0011
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MacDonald Creek Logging
Hot Springs Rd
Nakusp BC
250-265-3812
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Mountain Meadow Contracting Ltd.
Box 1036,
Nakusp BC
250-265-4900
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Roca Mines Inc - MAX Molybdenum Operation
R.R.#2, Site 3B, Comp 51
Trout Lake BC
250-369-6833
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True North Forestry Consulting Ltd.
119 Broadway St W
Nakusp BC
250-265-3656
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