BLM to Auction Over 58 Million Board Feet of Timber from Western Oregon

Portland, Oregon- The Bureau of Land Management will offer eight timber sales across western Oregon this month, totaling 58.5 million board feet of timber to be harvested from 2,223 acres of public land.

The timber, which will be sourced from BLM-managed forests, is expected to support construction and manufacturing industries while bolstering local economies.

“BLM-managed forests and woodlands have an abundance of timber resources that contribute to our domestic timber needs,” said Barry Bushue, BLM Oregon/Washington State Director. “BLM timber sales ensure we retain our domestic lumber supply, which promotes local job growth and reduces reliance on imported building supplies.”

The sales are spread across five BLM districts:

Coos Bay District: The Soup Bones CT sale (3.2 million board feet on 118 acres) near Scottsburg in Coos County. Bids will be accepted at 10 a.m. on Aug. 29 at the Coos Bay District Office in North Bend.

Medford District: The Rogue Cypress sale (11.6 million board feet on 651 acres) near Shady Cove in Jackson County. Bids will be accepted at 9 a.m. on Aug. 28 at the Medford District Office.

Northwest Oregon District – Salem Field Office: Three timber sales in Marion County: For Granite (7.7 million board feet, 183 acres) near Falls City Riley Coyote (7.3 million board feet, 167 acres) near Falls City Deer Slide (6.7 million board feet, 160 acres) near Sheridan Bids for all three sales will be accepted at 9 a.m. on Aug. 27 at the Salem Field Office.

Northwest Oregon District – Springfield Field Office: Two timber sales in Lane County: Dueling Elk (8.7 million board feet, 368 acres) near Blachly Shotgun Formation (5.5 million board feet, 193 acres) near Marcola Bids for both will be accepted at 10 a.m. on Aug. 28 at the Springfield Field Office.

Roseburg District: The Noble Steed sale (7.8 million board feet on 383 acres) near Oakland in Douglas County. Bids will be accepted at 10 a.m. on Aug. 26 at the Roseburg District Office.

The BLM manages approximately 2.4 million acres of forestland in western Oregon—considered among the most productive in the world. The agency says its forestry program supports around 2,000 jobs annually in Oregon and Washington and generates more than $1 billion for local economies.

Revenue from timber harvested on lands governed by the O&C Act is shared between the federal government and 18 western Oregon counties, funding local infrastructure, education, and public services.

In addition to economic benefits, BLM officials say sustainable forest management helps reduce wildfire risks, supports wildlife habitat, and contributes to national energy and resource resilience.