BLM September timber sales bring in over $7.5 million

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BLM September timber sales bring in over $7.5 million

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Washington - The Bureau of Land Management sold nearly 47 million board feet of timber across 5,542 public acres during 12 timber sales held in in four states, for a total of $7,555,225; more than $946,545 above the total appraised values. Each year, the BLM forestry program's sales support approximately 2,000 jobs nationally and generate more than $1 billion for 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 Acting Director Bill Groffy. "At the same time, timber production plays a vital role in forest health and wildfire risk reduction that protects communities and saves lives."

In Oregon, the BLM sold 35.3 million board feet of timber across 2,985 acres for $7,318,895 during the Apple Saws, Clover Butte, Holcomb Hollow, Lost Rio, Prince Butte, and Take A Chance timber sales.

In Idaho, the BLM sold nearly 6.4 million board feet of timber across 554 acres for $127,517 during the Gentle Annie, Sheridan Ridge #1, West Fork II timber sales.

In Montana, the BLM sold nearly 4.5 million board feet of timber across 31,547 acres for $107,324 during the Big Hole West and Maiden timber sales.

In Wyoming, the BLM sold 0.8 million board feet of timber across 85 acres for $1,488 during the Fallen Pine timber sale.

The BLM manages 58 million acres of forests, including 2.4 million acres in western Oregon 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.

More than 20 percent of BLM-managed lands are forest and woodland ecosystems. The BLM ensures the health and resilience of these public forest lands as well as the availability of traditional forest products, such as timber. In FY 2024, the BLM offered 241 million board feet of timber under new sales, good neighbor agreements, and stewardship contracts.

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.