BLM to sell 880,000 board feet of timber
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Starting on Sept. 18, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management will host a sealed bid timber sale in Cañon City, and is planning to sell 880,000 board feet of timber.
The Zion Timber Sale includes salvage of lodgepole pine on 125 acres of forest lands.
“Forest management efforts like the Zion Timber sale provide significant benefits,” said Chris Zeigler, Rocky Mountain District Manager. “We are focused on creating jobs, reducing wildfire risk, and making timber available for communities.”
Sealed bids must be received by the Field Office Manager, Bureau of Land Management, 3028 East Main, Cañon City, Colorado, 81212, prior to 10 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time on Sept. 25, 2025. Any bid received after 10 a.m. on Oct.14, 2025, 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.