As discussed in the land use element of FUGA Comprehensive Plan, the FUGA has faced a radical challenge to the traditional economic base timber harvesting. The basis for this challenge included increased federal controls over timber resources, State legislation and administrative regulations, and judicial actions at the federal level in interpreting the Endangered Species Act.

In addition, the economic base for the community has rapidly shifted from a natural resource based economy to one that is retail and service oriented. Thus a concentrated effort has been made by FEDSC to further develop the manufacturing aspect of the local economy. City and County governments and agencies need to continue to augment the work of FEDSC in this area.