As the area was populated more and more timber was required for building, commercial use, railways and a lot more exported. Bush trams crossed the area.
Horse tram at Kokiri, circa 1890
After the railway network was up and running the timber industry flourished as timber could now be railed to the port, extending the market considerably.
Greymouth Timber Mill, Heaphy Street, circa 1870
Evert Nyberg & Johnson Steam Engine, Ruru Mill, circa 1900