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Forest
Access Roads
Corner Brook Pulp and Paper constructs more than 95 kilometers of main
forest access and operational roads per year. While the main purpose of
these roads is to provide access for forest management operations, our
extensive network of roads is open to the public and is used during all
seasons of the year. These roads provide access for recreational activities
such as hunting, berry picking, trapping, firewood cutting, cross-country
skiing, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, adventure tourism, and boating.
Public Use
Forest Access Roads are used by our employees in their travel to and from
work, as well as by semi truck operators who deliver pulpwood and sawlogs.
We would like to advise the general public to exercise extreme caution when
traveling and parking along these wood roads, especially during winter
conditions. Roads are kept clear of snow, however, it is essential that
users of these roads understand that a tractor trailer with a load of wood
must be given the right-of-way as they cannot stop as easily as a regular
vehicle. When parking, pull well off to the edge of the road in full view
from both directions, and never park on bridges or curves.
Road Construction
Road construction practices have undergone many positive changes in recent
years. Road locations must be approved by the Newfoundland Forest Service.
Construction specifications and standards are strictly governed and must be
in compliance with environmental guidelines. All Company roads are
constructed using excavators to minimize equipment activity. Proper
ditching and drainage, the utilization of buffers, and proper road location
are all forest management practices designed to protect the environment.
Road Deactivation
Although roads constructed and maintained by the Company are available for
public use, roads can be deactivated by the Company under special
circumstances. Deactivated roads will be clearly marked and posted to
ensure public safety.
For more
information on Access Roads download section 7 on our
FMPOPs page
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That one day's production at the
Corner Brook mill will make a roll of paper 1 meter wide and 20,800 kilometers long?
That's enough to reach halfway around the world, or twice around the circumference of the
moon. |
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