INTRODUCTION
First of all, it must be said that the lumber industry is a great unknown sector.
Nevertheless, wood is around us.
Estimates suggest that it is a significant business all over the world.
Statistics point out that the US is the main producer of forest products.
THE RISK OF LOGGERS
Around 80000 people in the US work in logging industry in spite of their risks.
This job is the most dangerous profession in the world, even in the US.
The work accidents are caused by loose branches and by logging equipment for an instance.
Statistics claim that there is a high mortality compared to other jobs.
THE SALARY OF LUMBERJACKS
On the other hand, these professionals are poorly paid.
Meanwhile the average salary in the US is $47000, lumberjack earn around 329000, although the bigger companies pay a bit more.
CONCLUSION
All things considered, I firmly believe that to be a logger is a tough job, and an important profession as well, due to its usefulness.
It should be well-paid.