Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:07:43 -0700
Reply-To: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Link to pdf brochure form BC Forest Safety - resource road use
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Speed of logging trucks is typically regulated
Drive rability - well less so :)
http://www.bcforestsafe.org/files/RRUSG.pdf
On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 12:11 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> My experience with logger roads and logging trucks in Vancouver Island
> is logging trucks drivers don't like to go slow, they drive the truck like
> a freight train. We are on vacation, we take time to enjoy the scenery, we
> care about our van etc etc.. they are behind us honking horns and flashing
> high beams. In short they have a job to do and fast... so yes sometimes we
> are a nuisance to them.
>
> On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 11:42 AM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote:
>
> > Just to add a final point to the conversation, if there is a logging road
> > setup specifically for logging, and the logging operation is active, I
> stay
> > off that road. I have had experience mixing with logging trucks in the
> > Northwest and prefer to avoid that experience in the future.
> > ________________________________
> > From: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:01 AM
> > To: David Boan <dboan@outlook.com>
> > Cc: Vanagon <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> > Subject: Re: Logging Roads and Trailers
> >
> > USFSR may have different rules than Canada - and maybe even British
> > Columbia is an outlier with Logging road regs and ownership -
> > Thanks David for the emphasis on USFSR -
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 8:08 PM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com<mailto:
> > dboan@outlook.com>> wrote:
> > When I read the original request for comments I took "logging roads" as a
> > term some people use for forest service roads in the US. Originally
> > created to facilitate logging access, these roads (380,00 miles of them)
> > are used by both logging trucks and recreational vehicles. USDA data
> > reports that there are 1.7 million recreational vehicles on these roads
> > daily, compared to 15,000 logging trucks. There are local exceptions for
> > use, including road closures for various reasons, so users do need to
> watch
> > postings and beware of their setting. That said, these are public roads
> > and recreational users should never be discouraged from using them.
> >
> > You may also be interested in the maps and a great app that is available
> > describing all USFS roads, their conditions and advisories on use. Be
> > informed, be prepared, and enjoy yourself. See fs.usda.gov<
> > http://fs.usda.gov>
> >
> > Dave B
> > Boise
> >
> >
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