Natural Resources
The Boreal Shield Eco zone is based on its natural resources, which creates a lot of jobs. Some of these jobs are; mining (uranium, gold, and other heavy metals) and forestry are the number one. Then there are the fisheries followed by agriculture. The Manufacturing sector in the pulp and paper industry has employed the largest proportion of surrounding Natural landscapes. Also a relatively diverse wildlife and fish support. Other activities going on include; Aboriginal subsistence trapping and hunting, sport hunting and fishing, commercial harvesting activities, and growing Eco-tourism industry.