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Loading the large log onto the truck.
1994
Mission Tree Farm

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The 1980s- into the 21st century
The logging industry continues to play a vital role in Mission's economy. Logging companies still remove the allowed percentage of trees every year, but unlike the old days of logging, they are responsible for the replanting of the timber.

In recent years, the shake and shingle industry has put Mission on the map for having the best red cedar shake and shingles in the world.

In 1990 Mission boasted over fifty mills in its surrounding areas and produced 3,000,000 squares annually, worth approximately $150,000,000 (1990 figures).

Mechanization of the mills has caused a drastic reduction in the need for manpower, and changes to roofing materials have resulted in cheaper products being available and caused the market for shakes to decline. There are also a number of complex political issues surrounding the lumber industry today that are causing many changes to take place and lumber is no longer a primary industry in Mission.

At this time (2003), there are at least twelve mills still operating in the Mission area. Financial figures were not available.