Log Hauling Has Started in the Mackenzie Basin
Hauling timber from the blocks in the Mackenzie Basin has started as of March 10 and will continue until approximately April 7, 2022. We ask that recreational users of this area exercise extreme caution while driving, cycling or otherwise using the FSR when logging trucks are present.
Please respect all forestry activity-related signage and remember that descending/loaded logging trucks always have the right-of-way.
Mackenzie Basin Harvesting Schedule
Harvesting Activities started in Mackenzie Basin on February 1, 2022.
The Mackenzie Basin FSR has been plowed, 4x4/chains currently recommended if driving this road.
Old roads required for harvesting blocks MK005A and MK005B have been plowed/reconstructed. New road required for MK001 has been constructed.
Harvesting activities will be ongoing until approximately February 25, 2022.
Hauling timber from the blocks will commence approximately March 15 through April 7, 2022.
During harvesting activities, the Mackenzie Basin Forest Service Road may be closed for short periods of time to ensure safety during harvesting activities.
Please obey all signage and temporary closures and do not enter active logging areas.
Do not obstruct passage of harvesting equipment on the Mackenzie Basin FSR when parking.
- Block harvesting of MK001, accessed by a short new spur road at approximately 8.5km on the Mackenzie Basin FSR is ongoing harvesting – trees have been felled and ongoing work to skid logs to roadside.
- Block harvesting of MK005A and MK005B located between 7km and 8km on the Mackenzie FSR will begin February 10, 2022 and will continue through to March 1, 2022.
- Block harvesting of MK004B will start approximately February 20, 2022
- Hauling logs from all the harvested blocks is projected to take place beginning mid-March, 2022 through April 7, 2022.
- Extreme caution while driving when logging trucks are present will be required, descending/loaded logging truck always have the right-of-way.
- Trail Crossing signs will be installed at all trail / FSR intersections to alert logging truck drivers of trail locations and potential for cycling traffic to appear on the roadways.
Owl Ridge Harvesting Schedule
Harvesting Activities planned to start in Owl Ridge, Block BH902, approximately February 21, 2022.
Block BH902 is located adjacent to the BC hydro Tx line to the north of the Owl Ridge Sub-division.
The block will be accessed from 0.5km on Owl Ridge Drive via an existing resource road (Joe Smith Main) and a short planned new spur road.
Harvesting activities will be ongoing from February 21 through March 15, 2022.
Hauling timber from the block will commence approximately March 15 through April 7, 2022.
During harvesting activities, the public is requested to avoid use of Joe Smith Main. Joe Smith Main is currently gated / locked. Existing use of this road is occasional ATV use and hiking/dog walking use by local Owl Ridge residents.
Please obey all signage and temporary closures and do not enter active logging areas.