Firewood Cutting
Heery Woods State Park - South Side, Butler County
Saturday, November 19, 2022
PRESS RESEASE:
The Butler CCB is offering a public firewood cutting day on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 (Noon) - weather permitting. Those wishing to participate will meet the Butler County Conservation Shop - 28727 Timber Road, Clarksville, IA 50619. During this time, a member of the Butler CCB staff will be on hand, and the public will be allowed access to the park for the purpose of cutting firewood under rules established by the Butler CCB.
General Rules for Cutting Firewood are as Follows:
1. All people participating in the cutting, loading or gathering of firewood must have a signed liability waiver on file prior to the day, or fill out a waiver that day prior to being allowed entry to cut, load or gather firewood.
2. Vehicles allowed on the trails include trucks and suv's and trailers. UTV's and ATV's may be allowed if conditions are favorable. NO TRACTORS OR SKID LOADERS ARE ALLOWED.
3. Only downed trees may be cut. Fines and/or damages may apply for cutting standing trees whether dead or alive.
4. Vehicles are prohibited on the paved bike trail with the possible exception of the entry and exit point to cutting areas as allowed by Conservation Board staff.
5. Participants must check in with Conservation Board staff prior to entering the park and abide by all directions and rules given by Conservation Board staff during the day.
6. All cutting and loading must be completed no later than 12:00 PM (noon).
7. Participants must check out with Conservation Board staff when they are done for the day.
Additional rules written in the waiver and agreement read and signed by the participant(s) will also apply.
In case of inclement weather or unfavorable ground conditions, the public firewood cutting day will be moved to Saturday, December 3, 2022 - weather permitting. For more information, call the Butler CCB office at 319-278-4237.
