Timber Sales

A critical part of the Forest Service mission is protecting and managing the national forests and grasslands, so they best demonstrate the sustainable multiple-use management concept. Timber specialists work hand in hand with fire managers to restore forest health.

Timber harvested creates a win-win partnership that can provide jobs while improving forest health and supplying fuelwood for heating buildings, pallets for shipping goods, lumber for construction, and other wood products.

***SAVE THE DATE: Field Tour on September 29, 2026***

The Emmett Ranger District invites you to join us for a visit to the Middle Fork Payette/Crouch area to discuss and help inform future timber sales.

This engagement is intended to involve industry partners in shaping upcoming timber sales consistent with the Forest Service’s Active Management Strategy. We are seeking your feedback on operational challenges, opportunities for improvement, and next steps that can support successful and efficient timber sale implementation.

Please RSVP to SM.FS.BNFtimberAcc@usda.gov by September 18, 2026, to help us plan field stops and logistics.

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to productive discussions!

Periodic Timber Sale Announcements

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All about Forest Products Measurement

The Forest Products Measurements group coordinates biometric activities for the National Forests throughout the nation. Our primary responsibilities are for cruising, scaling, volume estimation and spatial information/area determination supporting the Forest Service’s Forest Product Sales program. We provide technical support for cruising, scaling, and volume estimation equations, processes, and software.

• Learn About Timber Sales on National Forests