Medford District to Offer Four BLM Timber Sales This Month

Portland, Oregon- The Bureau of Land Management will offer six timber sales this month, totaling 39.7 million board feet to be harvested from 3,470 public acres across western Oregon.

Officials say the sales will provide needed supplies for construction and other industries while supporting jobs in 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,” BLM Oregon/Washington State Director Barry Bushue said. “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, which covers 4.8 million board feet on 1,103 acres. Written and oral bids will be accepted at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17 at the Lakeview District Office in Klamath Falls.

Four sales will be offered in the Medford District:

The Holcomb Hollow Salvage & Hazard sale (5.6 million board feet, 679 acres). The Chopper Styx Salvage & Hazard sale (5.2 million board feet, 437 acres). The Take A Chance sale (10.6 million board feet, 383 acres). The Apple Saws Salvage & Hazard sale (6.6 million board feet, 629 acres).

Bids for all four Medford sales will be accepted at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 at the Medford District Office.

The Roseburg District will offer the Prince Butte timber sale, totaling 6.9 million board feet on 239 acres near Oakland in Douglas County. Bids will be accepted at 10 a.m. on Sept. 23 at the Roseburg District Office.

The BLM manages 2.4 million acres of forests in western Oregon, which the agency calls some of the most productive in the world. Officials say timber sales help reduce wildfire risk, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, and provide a steady supply of domestic timber that supports local industry.

According to the BLM, forestry operations in Oregon and Washington support about 2,000 local jobs each year 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, helping fund schools, libraries, jails, fairgrounds, flood-control projects and other community needs.