Hi againSue; There were less timbering jobs after the old growth timber was cut down, that is true, but every 40 years the forrest regenerates,so even in this time we have plenty of timber for jobs.But after "John L." times, the pay for miners increased much more for miners.I have did both kinds of work. Timbering is a much healthier occupation,but its not without danger.When I found out Black Lung was a killer, I quit the coal mines.Best decision I ever made. Old Jarrell Cousin; Shelby