Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering a timber‑stumpage sale on 151 acres of Elk State Forest in Cameron County. The successful bidder will harvest certified sawtimber and pulpwood, perform required haul‑road improvements, and provide prescribed seeding, lime, and rye grain to restore harvested areas. The sale includes a mandatory $10,000 bid deposit, a performance deposit based on the bid amount, and strict environmental and logging restrictions.
• 151 acres divided into six cutting blocks (five timber blocks, one haul‑road block).
• Estimated timber value ≈ $219,070 (minimum acceptable bid) plus $3,630 for road/seeding costs.
• Mandatory $10,000 bid deposit (cashier’s/treasurer’s check) uploaded with the electronic bid; physical check mailed within five business days after bid opening.
• Performance deposit ranging from 10 % to 25 % of (bid value + road/seeding costs), to be provided in certified funds.
• Buyer must construct/grade a 0.7‑mile haul‑road, improve three log landings, and deliver seed mixes, lime, and rye grain before logging begins.
• All work must comply with FSC and SFI certification, USDA quarantine requirements, and Pennsylvania forest‑use regulations.