Logging activity
prevalent on some forest roads
Motorists should be aware of
logging traffic on several
According to Timber
Contracting Officer Mark Craig, activities are gearing up on the Palouse Ranger
District’s Gold Bug Timber Sale. That project is located approximately five
miles northeast of Potlatch.
Beginning in early August and
continuing through October, motorists can expect to encounter logging traffic on
Gold Hill Road 770, Big Creek Road 370,
As a precaution, motorists
are encouraged to reduce driving speeds, especially on corners with limited
sight distance. He also reminds forest users that although gates or barriers
may be open for timber sale access, designated closures and restrictions remain
in effect.
Questions regarding these roads and
timber sale activity on the Palouse Ranger District should be directed to Timber
Management Assistant Brian Palmer at (208)875-1711.