Timber Sales
The Forest Service is strongly committed to the management of the National Forests in an environmentally sound manner. The agency's top priority is to maintain and improve the health, diversity, and productivity of forest ecosystems for the enjoyment of current and future generations. Forest management includes guidance, administration, and support of the agency's forest products management and sales programs.
Huron-Manistee Timber Program Resources
- Timber Contracting Officer: Kevin Ehlert
- Cadillac-Manistee Ranger Station: Vacant (contact Kevin Ehlert)
- Baldwin White Cloud Ranger District: Jake Raj
- Huron Shores Ranger District: Eric Brandon
- Mio Ranger District: Michael Stanley
Stewardship contracting allows the Forest Service to work with contractors to accomplish a variety of on-the-ground projects. Potential work may include general construction, timber stand improvements, road and trail work, wildlife habitat enhancement, reforestation activities, fuels treatments, and non-native invasive plant control.
- For more information, or to submit a vendor information request (see form section below), please contact Brooke Owens, Huron-Manistee National Forests Stewardship Coordinator. You may also visit the US Forest Service stewardship contracting website.
Currently under construction. Please check back for an update.
Timber Sale Bills
USDA Forest Service
C/O Citibank
PO Box 6200-09
Portland, OR 97228-6200
Lockbox Operations
​​US Bank Government Lockbox
Attn: USDA Forest Service 6200-09
17650 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97230
Enclose a copy of the bill with your check or money order. Do not send cash. Please include Bill Number and Payer Code Number on your check. Make your check payable to USDA Forest Service.
- Pay.gov Instructions (pdf)
Through the Good Neighbor Authority Agreement signed between the Huron-Manistee National Forests and the State of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), plans to offer approximately 30 million board feet of National Forest timber volume annually. More information on these sales is available on the DNR's website.
Notice of Decision for 5 Year Recomputation
Please see the attached Notice of Decision which establishes the small business share for the Huron-Manistee Market Area. This decision is effective for the period beginning October 1, 2025.
Notice of Back to School Timber Sale - POSTPONED
The Timber Sale Back to School will not have a bid opening on 09/17/2026. This sale will be postponed until further notice. I apologize for the confusion and thank you for your interest in bidding on Forest Service sales.
| Current Advertisements | Bid Opening Date/Time Sort descending | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Seaside IRTC | September 24th, 2026; 1:00 pm | |
| Bamfield Timber Sale | September 24th, 2026; 1:00 pm | |
| Wally World Timber Sale | September 22nd, 2026; 1:00 pm | |
| Markle KW Timber Sale | September 22nd, 2026; 1:00 pm | |
| Kickoff KW Timber Sale | September 1st, 2026; 1:00 pm | No Bid on 9/1/2026 |