MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Operations have started on the Hardin timber sale approximately 14 miles northwest of Elk Creek.

Forest officials said hauling could begin next week, depending on the weather.

Timber will be hauled from the Hardin Ridge area on the 22N47 Road, to the 22N21 Road, to FH 7, to the 21N299 Road, to the 21N07 Road, back to FH7 at the end of the pavement and then down the FH7 to the valley. 

Approximately four to eight truckloads a day are expected to exit the sale area. Truck traffic and active felling signs are posted. Please drive with caution on all forest roads and watch for trucks in this vicinity.

For additional forest road information visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd528167.pdf .