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​DISCLAIMER

Road conditions may change quickly, and the information on this site might not be accurate or timely.  Please drive with caution and consult other sources of road and weather information when planning your trip.  Western Forest Products will have no liability whatsoever regarding the content on this site or any damage that might be caused by relying upon that content.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Rules of the Road: Call requirements, frequencies, vehicle restrictions and more. View here. 

Log Hauling: The Operational Information Map linked below indicates active haul routes which are maintained for harvesting and road building operations.
 
Road Closures: Seasonal road closures exist where WFP is currently not active.

Stillwater Forest Operation Firewood Permits: As of October 24, 2022, permits are now available at the Western office: #201 7373 Duncan Street. Please note, permits are for personal firewood only. Fully fill out the form in the binder, and on the map that you will take with you.

OPERATIONAL INFORMATION MAP: POWELL RIVER - STILLWATER

Please click here to view the Stillwater Forest Operational Map, updated as of December 2022.
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​INFORMATION BULLETINS

December 16, 2022
Active road maintenance: 
Goat Lake Mainline to approximately 24 mile;
Stillwater Mainline to approximately 19 mile.


Expect infrequent snow plowing and grading between December 19th to January 1st. Always be prepared for challenging road conditions and carry chains and an emergency kit.

Active harvesting and hauling:
Goat 1 located at 24-mile, 23-mile, and at 14-mile on the Goat Mainline; 
Stillwater Mainline at 15-16 mile;
Deer Creek at 4 km.


Hauling activities should be finished up by the 16th of December, but recreational drivers should always watch for industrial activity during the Christmas Break – crew trucks, low beds, etc. Hauling will resume the first week of January.

Road construction: Road Construction, including blasting, is underway in Olsens and Theodosia, as well as on Goat Island.


October 24, 2022
Powell River Firewood Permits Now Available: 
#201 7373 Duncan Street
Located inside, near the Western office door

❗ IMPORTANT❗  The firewood permits are free and intended for personal use only. Please fill out all the information on the binder AND on the back of the map that you will take with you. Please stay safe on the backroads and while cutting/collecting wood.

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​DO YOU HAVE A TIP?
​LET US KNOW:

This is a community site. Let us know if you see anything out of the ordinary on your trip.

If it's safe to do so, take a photo or video of the current condition. Share a few words and use our handle @WFPRoadInfo and a road hashtag.
eg. Use #PowellRiver in your social post.

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​WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS CARES ABOUT YOUR SAFETY.

We want you to be prepared if you drive on the logging roads we manage. Before starting your trip on the Sunshine Coast in the Powell River area, it's important to plan ahead. Here are a few things you can do:

Before You Drive

  1. Check Environment Canada for weather alerts, and be familiar with the local forecast.
  2. Check current road conditions on Twitter using @WFPRoadInfo and the #Bamfield hashtag or the feed on this website. Cellphone service is very limited and unreliable on this road. Issues like flooding and heavy industrial activity could end or significantly slow down your trip. 
  3. Ensure your vehicle is in good working order, has a full tank of fuel and is equipped with an inflated spare tire and the tools needed to change that tire.
  4. Carry water, snacks, warm clothing, blankets and road safety gear to keep you healthy during an unexpected breakdown, flooding, blown over trees or industrial activity causing delays.​

While You Drive

  1. Always drive with your headlights on. Even in the daytime.
  2. Follow the speed limit and go slower if you need to. Traveling at a high speeds on industrial roads puts everyone at risk and won't make a big difference to your overall travel time.
  3. Expect to see heavy equipment and logging trucks.
  4. Expect to see wildlife.
  5. Bridges are single lane so please take your time and yield to logging trucks.
  6. If the road is dusty and you have limited visibility please wait for the dust to settle before continuing.​

Visit western's official website
​www.westernforest.com

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