Another contributing factor not discussed in depth by the article is that loggers have to travel to remote sites, often without cell service or internet and usu

Another contributing factor not discussed in depth by the article is that loggers have to travel to remote sites, often without cell service or internet and usually without the ability to go grab lunch at a nearby deli. You're essentially cut off socially for the duration of the job, while having a high likelihood of you or someone close to you dying or being maimed on the job. I can't imagine too many of the current lumberjacks recommending their children follow in their footsteps.