PORTLAND, OR — The Bureau of Land Management reported more than $67 million in timber sales across Oregon and Washington during fiscal year 2025, exceeding its annual target and marking a significant increase over the previous year.
According to the BLM, the agency sold 241 million board feet of timber between October 2024 and September 2025, generating $67,049,012 in revenue. Officials said the total represents a 15 percent increase in timber offered compared to fiscal year 2024, aligning with federal directives aimed at increasing domestic timber production.
BLM Oregon and Washington State Director Barry Bushue said the agency surpassed the timber goal set under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and plans to offer even more timber in the coming year. He said increased production supports rural employment and helps improve forest conditions.
The BLM estimates the volume of timber sold in fiscal year 2025 could be used to build more than 15,000 homes and support approximately 3,400 jobs across western Oregon. Officials also said increased timber sales help maintain a domestic lumber supply and reduce reliance on imported building materials.
In addition to new sales, the agency facilitated the harvest of 250 million board feet of timber valued at nearly $66 million during the same period. That total includes sales purchased over the past four years and reflects long-term planning and coordination with timber operators. The harvest volume increased by 7 percent compared to fiscal year 2024, with revenue up 9 percent.
The BLM manages approximately 2.4 million acres of forestland in western Oregon. Agency officials say timber management on public lands supports local economies, reduces wildfire risk, and helps conserve fish and wildlife habitat. Revenue from timber sales on O&C lands is shared between the U.S. Treasury and 18 western Oregon counties, providing funding for public infrastructure, schools, libraries, and other community services.
The Bureau of Land Management oversees about 245 million acres of public land nationwide and administers roughly 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estate on behalf of the federal government.
