Western: Cannonsburg Ski Area

[mntn-biker]

That's really sad they have to take 40 trees because of money.

Select logging is actually really good for the remaining forest/woods. If the money raised with the sale helps with the offseason daily operations of the ski area and keeps the area open to riding, I'm all for it. It's too bad that the trails have to suffer the carnage from the heavy equipment used to log the that area.

[gtrowbridge]

That's really sad they have to take 40 trees because of money.

Select logging is actually really good for the remaining forest/woods. If the money raised with the sale helps with the offseason daily operations of the ski area and keeps the area open to riding, I'm all for it. It's too bad that the trails have to suffer the carnage from the heavy equipment used to log the that area.

The biggest problem I have with logging is the fact that it lets in more light to the forest floor which equals more under brush which equals more trail maintenance.
I've seen it happen in OH and KY.
But it all depends on how "selective" it is. Create a big hole in the canopy and you get underbrush. If it is really selective then it might not make much diff because the trees will fill in. Especially Maples. Those are like weeds here in MI.

We're still lucky to be able to ride there at no cost and the terrian won't really change anyway.

[cramer]

That's really sad they have to take 40 trees because of money.

Select logging is actually really good for the remaining forest/woods. If the money raised with the sale helps with the offseason daily operations of the ski area and keeps the area open to riding, I'm all for it. It's too bad that the trails have to suffer the carnage from the heavy equipment used to log the that area.

The biggest problem I have with logging is the fact that it lets in more light to the forest floor which equals more under brush which equals more trail maintenance.
I've seen it happen in OH and KY.
But it all depends on how "selective" it is. Create a big hole in the canopy and you get underbrush. If it is really selective then it might not make much diff because the trees will fill in. Especially Maples. Those are like weeds here in MI.

We're still lucky to be able to ride there at no cost and the terrian won't really change anyway.

We're talking about less than one tree per acre on average so I think it will be fine. I wouldn't complain if they cut the entire forest down since it's their forest. Like you said, I'm just glad we get to ride there for free.

[Bigtymer]

I bet they'll do the same thing next year for more money. Why wouldn't they?

[Gooser]

That's really sad they have to take 40 trees because of money.

Select logging is actually really good for the remaining forest/woods. If the money raised with the sale helps with the offseason daily operations of the ski area and keeps the area open to riding, I'm all for it. It's too bad that the trails have to suffer the carnage from the heavy equipment used to log the that area.

The biggest problem I have with logging is the fact that it lets in more light to the forest floor which equals more under brush which equals more trail maintenance.
I've seen it happen in OH and KY.
But it all depends on how "selective" it is. Create a big hole in the canopy and you get underbrush. If it is really selective then it might not make much diff because the trees will fill in. Especially Maples. Those are like weeds here in MI.

We're still lucky to be able to ride there at no cost and the terrian won't really change anyway.

We're talking about less than one tree per acre on average so I think it will be fine. I wouldn't complain if they cut the entire forest down since it's their forest. Like you said, I'm just glad we get to ride there for free.

Has anyone seen tagged trees? I didn't see any logging tap on the trees on Sunday ...so to Cramers point I think it will be minimilized...to bad the impact to the trails won't......Glad I got to ride it on Sunday.

[cramer]

The trees have been marked with paint since spring. Some of the marks just designate the property line but others are trees marked to be cut. Some of the trees marked to be cut are right on the trail though.

[cramer]

I bet they'll do the same thing next year for more money. Why wouldn't they?

I think the trees being removed have been identified as being valuable and they're likely taking ALL of them at one time (most cost effective way to do it), there won't be any left next year.

[Bigtymer]

Well that's good to hear.

[redrabbit]

Any word when this opens back up?

[cramer]

I just talked to Chris Curtis who went down there to check it out. He talked to the guys in the maint. building and they said it was in ROUGH shape. He said they are doing some sort of clean up effort right now but I'm not sure if it's the logging guys or the workers from Cannonsburg that are working on it.

[RickPlite]

Hello all
I scouted the trails yesterday and it is a mess. Some areas by the wall may not be salvageable. Here is a map I made of the damaged areas. There are 198 tree tops down so I am told, many of them on the trail! They plan to back blade Up The Gut and Sleigh Ride two-tracks this afternoon, hopefully that will make it easier to ride in. Starting tonight, we can get in there to clear the trail. Feel free to go there any day or evening this week to help clear the trail. Brent has the 8 Hours of CBurg this Saturday and the chapter has The State Games race there on the 25th. Please help reclaim our trails if you can.

Many thanks
Rick

MAP:

https://picasaweb.google.com/100895717340531427259/CannonsburgSkiAreaTreeDamage?authkey=Gv1sRgCIOSvauKuO_j-wE&feat=directlink

[mntn-biker]

....Feel free to go there any day or evening this week to help clear the trail.

You didn't make mention of this but shouldn't only those that are chainsaw certified be running chainsaws or does that apply only to state land (for liability reasons)?

[G.R.XC-MTNBKR]

....Feel free to go there any day or evening this week to help clear the trail.

You didn't make mention of this but shouldn't only those that are chainsaw certified be running chainsaws or does that apply only to state land (for liability reasons)?

Do they make you register your chainsaw with the MSP now?

[mntn-biker]

....Feel free to go there any day or evening this week to help clear the trail.

You didn't make mention of this but shouldn't only those that are chainsaw certified be running chainsaws or does that apply only to state land (for liability reasons)?

Do they make you register your chainsaw with the MSP now?

Well not to my knowledge My point is that on trail days only those that are "chainsaw" certified are allowed to wield the chainsaw and I thought I would bring it up...

[gtrowbridge]

....Feel free to go there any day or evening this week to help clear the trail.

You didn't make mention of this but shouldn't only those that are chainsaw certified be running chainsaws or does that apply only to state land (for liability reasons)?

Do they make you register your chainsaw with the MSP now?

Well not to my knowledge My point is that on trail days only those that are "chainsaw" certified are allowed to wield the chainsaw and I thought I would bring it up...

Which is different than those that are "certified" and are also running a chainsaw (sometimes with a hockey mask).