Dead Man's Finger Harvest begins 7/11/2024

Dead Man's Finger Harvest will begin 7/11/2024

See map of closure area.

  • Approximate Closure Duration:  1.5 Months
  • Closed Roads: Portions of 610, All of 611 & 611.2
  • Closed Trails: None
  • Haul Route: 600 road to the 600 Gate at Lewisburg Saddle
  • Detours: None
  • Size:  41.8 acres           
  • Harvest Method: Tethered harvester/forwarder Cut to Length System
  • Prescription: Thinning to a variable spacing removing dead, diseased, dying and suppressed conifer trees
  • Reason for Harvest: This timber harvest contributes to the overall sustainable harvest goal.  Revenue supports Research Forests operations and teaching and research within the College of Forestry. Increase long term forest health and wind firmness.
  • Stand Age:  32
  • Additional Considerations: None
  • Consistent w/ Forest Plan? Yes