BLM timber sales to offer nearly 40 million board feet in western Oregon

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BLM timber sales to offer nearly 40 million board feet in western Oregon

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PORTLAND, Ore - The Bureau of Land Management will offer six timber sales in September, totaling 39.7 million board feet to be harvested from 3,470 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.

"Timber harvested from public lands provides essential benefits to our nation, from supporting rural economies and local jobs to ensuring a strong domestic timber supply," said BLM OR/WA State Director Barry Bushue. "At the same time, timber production plays a vital role in forest health and wildfire risk reduction that protects communities and saves lives."

The Lakeview District will offer the Clover Butte timber sale (4.8 million board feet, 1,103 acres). The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17 at the Lakeview District Office, 2795 Anderson Avenue, Bldg. #25, Klamath Falls.

The Medford District will offer four sales:

• Holcomb Hollow Salvage & Hazard timber sale (5.6 million board feet, 679 acres). The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 at the Medford District Office, 3040 Biddle Rd, Medford.
• Chopper Styx Salvage & Hazard timber sale (5.2 million board feet, 437 acres). The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 at the Medford District Office, 3040 Biddle Rd, Medford.
• Take A Chance timber sale (10.6 million board feet, 383 acres). The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 at the Medford District Office, 3040 Biddle Rd, Medford.
• Apple Saws Salvage & Hazard timber sale (6.6 million board feet, 629 acres). The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 at the Medford District Office, 3040 Biddle Rd, Medford.

The Roseburg District will offer the Prince Butte timber sale (6.9 million board feet, 239 public acres) near Oakland in Douglas County. The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 10 a.m. on Sept. 23, 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.