Timbersale (Amberson Fences) – 81‑acre Stumpage Sale in Tuscarora State Forest

This opportunity is a timber stumpage sale of 81 acres of state forest land in Tuscarora State Forest (Franklin and Perry Counties, PA). The successful bidder will harvest certified sawtimber and pulpwood, complete required road and culvert improvements, and manage site‑specific environmental constraints. The sale includes detailed specifications for timber volume, species mix, road construction, fence repair, and reforestation seed delivery, with a minimum lump‑sum bid of $102,463.21 and a $10,000 bid‑deposit requirement. • Harvest approximately 692 MBF of sawtimber (primarily Red Oak, Chestnut Oak) and 80 HCF of pulpwood across 8 cutting blocks. • Perform infrastructure work: construct 16 road dips, improve 1.7 mi of haul road, install four 18‑in × 30‑ft HDPE culverts, deliver 80 tons of limestone and 1,300 cy shale. • Comply with environmental safeguards (e.g., Indiana Bat habitat restrictions, top‑slash buffer zones, USDA quarantine compliance, certified crew training).