PORTLAND, OR – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that timber sales across western Oregon in August brought in more than $14.3 million, supporting local economies and jobs.
According to BLM officials, a total of 55.1 million board feet of timber were sold from 2,281 acres of public land across nine separate sales, generating $14,343,372. These sales are projected to support about 770 jobs in Oregon’s timber industry.
“The production of timber, lumber and other wood products from public lands is critical to our nation’s well-being, including local job creation,” said Barry Bushue, BLM Oregon/Washington state director. He added that timber harvests also play a role in wildfire risk reduction and forest management.
Highlights of the August sales include:
- Coos Bay District: 3.2 million board feet sold for $229,195.
- Lakeview District: 1.9 million board feet sold for $13,162.
- Northwest Oregon District (Salem): Three sales totaling over 21.7 million board feet and more than $7.4 million in revenue.
- Northwest Oregon District (Springfield): Three sales totaling more than 20.5 million board feet and $4.5 million.
- Roseburg District: 7.8 million board feet sold for $2.1 million.
BLM manages approximately 2.4 million acres of forests in western Oregon, considered among the most productive in the world. The agency’s forestry program supports an estimated 2,000 jobs annually across Oregon and Washington while generating over $1 billion for local economies.
Revenue from timber harvested on Oregon & California Railroad (O&C) lands is shared between the U.S. Treasury and 18 western Oregon counties, providing funding for schools, libraries, jails, public buildings, and infrastructure projects.
The BLM oversees about 245 million acres of public land nationwide, with its mission focused on sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s lands for future generations.