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 climate-driven fires reshape the future of rural Canada’s most vital industry. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1bb8765151c0ae8