Logging humidity rules

[SolarWarlockX]

I watched an episode of "Route 66" where Buzz and Todd are loggers. The story says logging stops if humidity drops below 30 percent because of fire risks. Does that rule still exist today?

 

[granddaddilly]

yeah, it's still a thing in some areas, when humidity drops below 30%, it can increase the risk of fires, so logging operations might stop, especially when wind picks up. fire restrictions like Stage II can kick in with dry conditions and low humidity, usually around that 30% mark. so, yeah, it's still a valid concern for logging today.

 

[TheSun]

I watched an episode of "Route 66" where Buzz and Todd are loggers. The story says logging stops if humidity drops below 30 percent because of fire risks. Does that rule still exist today?

This is the first time I've heard of that rule. Thanks for the explanation @granddaddilly.

 

[Definitely Maybe]

yeah, it's still a thing in some areas, when humidity drops below 30%, it can increase the risk of fires, so logging operations might stop, especially when wind picks up. fire restrictions like Stage II can kick in with dry conditions and low humidity, usually around that 30% mark. so, yeah, it's still a valid concern for logging today.

It's my first time hearing about this either. Interesting