Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering a certified timber harvest contract on 448 acres of state forest land in Jackson Township, Dauphin County. The contract is for whole‑tree removal of FSC‑ and SFI‑certified sawtimber and pulpwood, with specific species, volume, and size restrictions, and includes road construction, landing preparation, seeding, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Bidders must submit an electronic bid, a $10,000 bid‑deposit, and later a performance deposit based on the bid amount. The contract runs until June 30 2029, with possible extensions.
• 447 ac of forest land with 715 MbF of Scarlet/Chestnut Oak and 4,866 HcF of mixed oak/conifer.
• Required $10,000 bid‑deposit (cashier’s or bank check) and a performance deposit ranging from 10 %–25 % of the bid value.
• Mandatory certifications (SFI Core Level Training) and adherence to road, seeding, and erosion‑control standards.