Timbersale 01‑2023BC01 (Big Pine Flat) – Michaux State Forest, Pennsylvania

This opportunity is a timber‑stumpage sale covering 705 acres of state forest land in Southampton Township, Cumberland County, PA. The successful bidder will be responsible for salvage timber harvesting (both sawtimber and pulpwood), construction and improvement of 2.8 mi of haul roads, installation of a temporary bridge, seeding/planting of native species, and compliance with extensive environmental and safety requirements (including SFI/FSC certification and USDA quarantine rules). The contract includes a $2,500 bid deposit, a performance bond calculated as a percentage of the bid value, and a minimum lump‑sum bid of $35,094.95. The contract runs until 15 Feb 2030, with possible extensions subject to a 5 % fee on unreleased blocks. • 705‑acre salvage harvest – ~6,000 MBF pulpwood + ~6,100 HCF sawtimber (dead & live). • Required road work: 2.8 mi haul‑road grading, 533 yd³ shale, 120 t limestone, 80 t 2RC limestone, 40‑ft temporary bridge, wood mats. • Environmental actions: seed mix (oats, clover, bluestem, etc.), reserve islands, top & slash restrictions, OSHA & SFI safety compliance.