Tioga State Forest Timber Stumpage Sale – 16‑2025BC01 (The Finest Red Oak in Tioga County) Timbersale

This opportunity is a competitive timber stumpage sale of approximately 140 acres of the finest red oak located in Butternut Hollow, Elk Township, Tioga County, PA. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is selling 755.04 MBF of sawtimber (primarily red oak) plus associated pulpwood. Bidders must submit an electronic bid via Bid Express, include a $10,000 bid deposit, and meet a minimum lump‑sum bid of $314,986.49. The contract expires on 30 June 2029 and may be extended by request. The scope includes harvesting, road construction (0.5 mi right‑of‑way, 280 tons of shale), environmental and safety compliance, and required performance deposits based on bid value. • 140‑acre timber parcel with 755 MBF sawtimber (mostly red oak) and additional pulpwood. • Minimum bid $314,986.49; $10,000 bid deposit required; performance deposit 10‑25 % of bid value. • Harvest must follow block‑order rules (Blocks 3 & 4 first) and adhere to strict environmental, safety, and equipment restrictions (no whole‑tree harvesting, prohibited skidding period 15 Mar‑1 May, etc.). • Contract runs until 30 June 2029 with possible extensions; all work must be completed to Department satisfaction per block.