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Wildfires Threaten Manitoba's Logging Future | Winnipeg News
Manitoba’s logging industry is in crisis as wildfires devour nearly a third of its forests, turning once-vital timber into fire hazards and threatening the livelihoods of families who’ve built their lives around the woods. With over two million hectares burned last year and more than 100 fires still active, loggers face unpredictable supply chains, stalled investments, and shuttered mills—like the one in The Pas—that are already feeling the economic ripple effects. This isn’t just about trees; it’s about 200,000 jobs and $20 billion in national revenue at stake, as aging forests and…
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