BLM offers 1.1 million board feet of timber
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Starting Jan. 15, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management will offer a sealed bid timber sale in Gunnison, Colorado, for 1.1 million board feet of timber.
The West Fork Ridgeline Timber Sale primarily includes thinned Douglas fir on 808 acres of forest lands and will directly reduce wildfire threats in the area and improve forest health.
“The BLM is committed to promoting increased timber production and sound forest management by maximizing provisions under our Good Neighbor Authority,” said Rob Potts, the acting Southwest District manager. “Timber production also supports forest management and wildfire risk reduction projects can save lives and communities.”
Sealed bids must be received by Forester Ken Smothers, Bureau of Land Management, 2500 East New York Avenue, Gunnison, CO 81230, prior to 10 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time on Jan. 29, 2026. Any bid received after 10 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2026, either by mail or in person, will not be accepted.
For more information on sealed bid requirements please visit our timber sales website.
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.