Loggin Trucks
Impact

Changing tourism and growing seasons

As climate change is expected to bring longer summers and milder falls, there is potential for a longer growing and summer tourism season, but also a shorter winter tourism season. These sectors are important to the Newfoundland and Labrador economy. Agriculture, forestry, and logging accounted for approximately $177 million of the provincial gross domestic product in 2013, while accommodations and food services accounted for just over $535 million. Together, these two sectors accounted for approximately 7% of total employment in the province in 2013.

About This Tool

This application was created by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. It is designed to provide a broad overview of how climate change is impacting Newfoundland and Labrador, and facilitate meeting curriculum outcomes for the high school course Environmental Science 3205.

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