MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. –Throughout the summer, Mendocino National Forest visitors will notice an increase in traffic on Forest Highway 7.   

Log trucks will be hauling from one mile west of Plaskett Meadows campground east down Forest Highway 7 to county road 306, as part of the Snow Basin timber sale.

Forest visitors are encouraged to take extra caution while driving and recreating in this area.

• Watch for signs indicating truck crossings and road closures.
• Listen for traffic and, if driving, open the driver side window enough to be able to hear engine noise that may be approaching.
• Leave a good distance between you and cars ahead allowing dust to settle for better visibility.
• If you are driving, avoid cutting corners and stay to the right on the roads.  For other recreational uses, avoid lingering on roads and watch for traffic.

Timber sales are an integral part of forest health and hazardous fuels reduction.

“We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation while operations like this are under way,” said Grindstone District Ranger Eduardo Olmedo.

Forest Highway 7 will be closed from Alder Springs to the Snow Basin turnoff from June 22 to June 24 for maintenance work.

Please use caution and take alternate routes when going to and from your destination.

For additional information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316, or visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino .