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state forest timber sale bid packages and results.
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State forests

Black River State Forest timber sale program

Twice each year (spring and fall) the Black River State Forest offers timber stumpage for sale.

Bid packages

A bid package is available about three weeks prior to the bid opening. This package includes:

  • map of each timber sale area;
  • legal description of the sale area;
  • purpose of the sale;
  • estimated volume by species to be cut;
  • minimum acceptable bid by species and product;
  • description of the cutting boundary;
  • general harvesting guidelines; and
  • and contract length and special contract requirements.

This timber sale prospectus also highlights the date, time and location of the bid opening and states the requirements for performance bond, stumpage payments, worker's compensation insurance and logger training as mandated by the DNR's forest certification program.

Bid requirements

Requirements for bidding on timber sales

In order for the Department of Natural Resources to recognize your bid, you must complete and submit Bid Form 2400-049 [PDF]. You may also view the Timber Sales Contract (Form 2400-005) [PDF] to see the types of issues addressed in state forest timber sale contracts.

2018 – Fall

2018 – Fall (other state lands)

2018 – Spring

2017 – Fall

2017 – Spring

2016 – Fall

2016 – Spring

2016 – Spring (other state lands)

2015 – Fall

2015 – Spring

2015 (cut products)

2014 – Fall

2014 – Spring

2013 – Fall

2013 – Spring

2012 – Fall

2012 – Spring

2011

Past timber sale bid results

Specify bid prices by species and contractor name for each tract.

Black River State Forest certification numbers

Certification of Wisconsin's forestry programs by independent, third-party organizations means that management of Wisconsin's forests meets strict standards for ecological, social and economic sustainability. The state forests are certified under the standards of both the Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forest Initiative. Certification numbers for the Black River State Forest are:

  • FSC Certification # SCS-FM/COC-0007N
  • SFI Certification # NSF-SFIS-1Y941-S1

Additional information on state forest certification

Additional information

The Department of Natural Resources Timber Sale Handbook outlines DNR policies and procedures for conducting timber sales on public lands (state forest and county forests).

The DNR Division of Forestry Silviculture Handbook describes the science-based and systematic approaches used by forest managers to implement management recommendations and decisions for each major timber type found in Wisconsin. These standards apply to all DNR-owned lands, all acreage designated as county forest land, and private lands enrolled in the state's forest tax law programs.

Last revised: Wednesday November 07 2018