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Forest Products Industry

Timber Management

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. Guidance for the use of these forms can be found in the Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 2409.18, Chapter 50, Sections 53 and 54.

Forest Service Advertised Timber Sales

To seek out if a local national forest in the Southwestern Region is advertising for a timber sale:

For more information and a map of currently advertised timber sales, there is more information on the national Timber Sales on National Forests website.

Last updated May 6th, 2025