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{{wp|Lignum vitae}} and {{wp|Mahogany}} tree plantations for daaaaaaaaaays!
Equatorial Ostiecia's logging sector is relatively small compared to other industries, but contributes significantly to the countries export earnings because of the value of the timber that is logged. The sector focuses primarily on the harvesting of {{wp|tropical hardwood}}s.  
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====Mining====
Equatorial Ostiecia has some the largest {{wp|neodymium}}, {{wp|praseodymium}}, {{wp|samarium}}, {{wp|dysprosium}}, and {{wp|terbium}} deposits in the world which were only recently discovered and started mining operations.


====Drilling====
{{wp|Lignum vitae}} is the most sought-after timber species in Equatorial Ostiecia, accounting for approximately 40% of the total timber exports. It is prized for use in marine construction, shipbuilding, and the production of high-end furniture and decorative items. {{wp|Mahogany}} constitutes around 30% of the total timber exports. It is primarily used for furniture making, cabinetry, and interior woodwork, and is revered for its rich reddish-brown color and attractive grain patterns. Other valuable tropical hardwoods harvested in Equatorial Ostiecia include {{wp|teak}}, {{wp|rosewood}}, and {{wp|ebony}}. The logging sector in Equatorial Ostiecia is tightly regulated, with strict guidelines in place to ensure sustainable harvesting practices and minimize environmental impact since the introduction of the Equatorial Ostiecian Environmental Protection Agency, now the Equatorial Ostiecian Environment Quality Protection and Enforcement Agency. The government has implemented a comprehensive reforestation program, mandating the planting of new trees for every tree harvested, and has established protected areas to conserve biodiversity and safeguard critical ecosystems, with strong support from the tourism sector. The sector employs an estimated 5,000 workers, primarily in rural communities, and contributes approximately 2% to the nation's GDP.
===Mining===
Equatorial Ostiecia's mining sector has experienced a rapid expansion in recent years, driven by the discovery of significant deposits of {{wp|rare earth elements}] (REEs). These REEs, including {{wp|neodymium}}, {{wp|praseodymium}}, {{wp|samarium}}, {{wp|dysprosium}}, and {{wp|terbium}}, are critical components in various high-tech applications, such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and electronics. The estimated reserves of these REEs are substantial, with neodymium accounting for approximately 40%, praseodymium 25%, samarium 15%, dysprosium 10%, and terbium 5%. Because the mining sector in Equatorial Ostiecia is new, it is characterized by a high degree of mechanization and computer-aided processes. The government has implemented stringent environmental regulations to minimize the impact of these mining activities on the surrounding ecosystems. The sector employs an estimated 3,000 workers, primarily in skilled and technical positions, and is expected to contribute significantly to the nation's GDP in the coming years. In addition to REEs, Equatorial Ostiecia has dwindling deposits of bauxite, copper, and gold which have been mined for centuries.


===Fishing===
===Fishing===