BLM to offer six thousand tons of salvage timber in eastern Oregon
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HINES, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management will offer the Falls Fire salvage timber sale of about 6,000 tons of salvage sawlog timber and 10,000 tons of biomass across 166 public acres north of Burns in Harney County. The sale will produce enough timber to build roughly 40 homes, feed local mills, and support jobs in Oregon communities.
“Salvaging timber after a wildfire is a critical step in forest recovery,” said BLM Burns District Manager Don Rotell. “Removing dead and damaged trees not only reduces future fire risk and supports reforestation, but also provides a valuable source of domestic lumber. Responsible post-fire harvests help restore forest health, create local jobs, and ensure that this resource is not wasted.”
The BLM will accept sealed bids until 4:30 p.m. PT on Friday, July 18, by mail or in person at the Burns District Office, 28910 Hwy 20 W., Hines, OR 97738.
The BLM in Oregon manages some of the most productive forests and woodlands in the world, and is committed to supplying a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply of timber. BLM forestry supports economic security, reduces risk of wildfire, conserves fish and wildlife habitat, and decreases costs of energy production. Local communities rely on BLM forest jobs, and the timber from public land supplies local industry. Each year, the BLM Oregon-Washington forestry program sales support approximately 2,000 local jobs and generate more than $1 billion for local economies.
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.