BLM to offer up to 628,000 board feet of timber in Idaho
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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management will offer two timber sales in July, totaling about 628,000 board feet to be harvested from about 139 acres in central and northern Idaho. Timber produced from these sales will provide critical supplies for construction and other industries, and support jobs across local economies.
The Coeur d’Alene District will offer the Gentle Annie timber sale of approximately 493,000 board feet for commercial thinning on 100 acres near Mullan, east of Kellogg, in northern Idaho’s Shoshone County. BLM will accept written bids from July 7 through July 21, 2025, at the Coeur d’Alene District Office, 3232 W. Nursery Rd., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.
Thinning this timber stand will remove dead and downed woody debris, caused by insect and disease. The timber sale will leave an average of 55 trees per acre, making it much more resistant and resilient to wildland fire.
The Idaho Falls District will offer the McDevitt Post and Pole timber sale, which will include roughly 17,000 lodgepole pine trees and approximately 135,000 board feet for commercial harvest on 39 acres south of Salmon in central Idaho’s Lemhi County. BLM will accept written, sealed bids from July 7 through July 22, 2025, at the Salmon Field Office, 1206 South Challis St., Salmon, ID 83467.
This sale involves the removal of merchantable timber to address overstocking, which can contribute to forest insect and disease concerns. The smaller lodgepole pine trees are more valuable and suitable for fencing materials, while the larger trees are sold by the board feet or cord and best for firewood.
America has significant timber resources, and the BLM is focused on using forests for timber and jobs that improve life for all Americans. These sales support Executive Order 14225, “Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production.”
BLM Idaho manages approximately 770,000 acres of forest lands and approximately 300,000 acres of woodlands. We are committed to supplying a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply of timber. Local communities rely on BLM forest jobs; timber sales generate nearly $21 million for Idaho rural economies. BLM’s forestry program supports economic security, reduces risk of wildfire, conserves fish and wildlife habitat, and decreases costs of energy production. Please visit Idaho Timber Sales website for more information.
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.