Forestry has been a relatively continuous use of the land since Bowen Island was first 'discovered' by settlers of European descent. Here, the effects on the landscape of logging can clearly be seen. Killarney and Grafton Lakes can be seen, as well as a farm in the bottom right-hand corner of the image.

c. 1950: Landscape of Mt. Gardner and surrounding area.
c. 1950: Landscape of Mt. Gardner and surrounding area.