Loyalsock State Forest Timber Stumpage Sale – Hammer Time

This opportunity is a readvertised timber stumpage sale on 53 acres of the Loyalsock State Forest in Sullivan County, PA. The successful bidder will harvest certified FSC and SFI saw‑timber and pulp‑wood, construct and improve a haul road, provide stone and seed, and meet strict environmental and safety requirements. The contract is valued at a minimum bid of $40,113.37, with a $2,500 bid‑deposit and performance‑deposit percentages based on bid size. The sale runs until 31 Aug 2028, with a bid‑submission deadline of 23 Sept 2026. • 53‑acre timber harvest (saw‑timber & pulp‑wood) – FSC & SFI certified. • Required construction of haul road, placement of 40 tons of #3 stone, and seeding of ~0.25 acre with grain‑rye or oats. • Mandatory bid‑deposit ($2,500) and performance‑deposit (10‑25 % of bid value). • Strict environmental safeguards (no whole‑tree harvest, buffer zones, deer‑fence repair within 8 hrs, USDA quarantine compliance). • Deadline: 09/23/2026 12:00 PM EDT; contract expires 31 Aug 2028.