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Forest Products

The Forest Service sells timber and other forest products on a variety of contract and permit forms based on the complexity and/or value of the sale.

Forest Products Industry

A large tractor with a grappling hook attachment drops freshly cut trees into a pile. The ground is covered with snow.

Timber management is a vital component of productive forest resource management. The Forest Service sells timber and special forest products on a variety of contract and permit forms based on the complexity and/or value of the sale.

Non-Wood Forest Products

An illustration of huckleberries, a chanterelle, and a morel mushroom.

Forests across the Northern Region issue permits for collection of non-wood forest products such as mushrooms and more. 

Last updated July 2nd, 2025