BLM timber sales to offer up to 58.5 million board feet in western Oregon
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PORTLAND, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management will offer eight timber sales in August, totaling 58.5 million board feet to be harvested from 2,223 public acres across western Oregon. Timber produced by these sales will provide critical supplies for construction and other industries, and support jobs across local economies.
"BLM-managed forests and woodlands have an abundance of timber resources that contribute to our domestic timber needs,” said BLM OR/WA State Director Barry Bushue. “BLM timber sales ensure we retain our domestic lumber supply, which promotes local job growth and reduces reliance on imported building supplies."
The Coos Bay District will offer the Soup Bones CT timber sale (3.2 million board feet, 118 public acres) near Scottsburg in Coos County. The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 10 a.m. on Aug. 29 at the Coos Bay District Office, 1300 Airport Ln, North Bend.
The Medford District will offer the Rouge Cypress timber sale (11.6 million board feet, 651 public acres) near Shady Cove in Jackson County. The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 9 a.m. on Aug. 28, at the Medford District Office, 3040 Biddle Rd, Medford.
The Northwest Oregon District in Salem will offer three sales in Marion County: the For Granite timber sale (7.7 million board feet, 183 public acres) near Falls City; the Riley Coyote timber sale (7.3 million board feet, 167 public acres) near Falls City; and the Deer Slide timber sale (6.7 million board feet,160 public acres) near Sheridan. The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 9 a.m. on Aug. 27, at the Northwest Oregon District Office, 1717 Fabry Rd SE, Salem.
The Northwest Oregon District in Springfield will offer two sales in Lane County: the Dueling Elk timber sale (8.7 million board feet, 368 public acres) near Blachly; and the Shotgun Formation timber sale (5.5 million board feet, 193 public acres) near Marcola. The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 10 a.m. on Aug. 28, at the Northwest Oregon District Office, 3106 Pierce Pkwy E, Springfield.
The Roseburg District will offer the Noble Steed timber sale (7.8 million board feet, 383 public acres) near Oakland in Douglas County. The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 10 a.m. on Aug. 26, at the Roseburg District Office, 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg.
In western Oregon, the BLM manages 2.4 million acres of some of the most productive forests in the world, and is committed to supplying a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply of timber. BLM forestry supports economic security, reduces risks from wildfire, conserves fish and wildlife habitat, and decreases costs of energy production. Local communities rely on jobs that come from BLM forests, and timber from public land feeds local industry.
Each year, sales managed by the BLM’s forestry program in Oregon and Washington support approximately 2,000 local jobs and generate more than $1 billion for local economies. Revenue from timber sold on O&C lands is shared between the U.S. Treasury and 18 western Oregon counties. This funding provides local communities with the means to construct new county buildings; develop fairgrounds and museums; support libraries, schools, and jails; and build flood-control dams and reservoirs.
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.