Determine the availability of suitable timber. The purchaser may be required to prepare a competitive bid for sale. High bidder is awarded sale. Purchaser prepares logging plan, submits required bonds and prepayments. Purchaser makes payment for timber by either a lump sum or installments.
Sales are prepared ahead of time and advertised upon completion.
Successful bidders are generally awarded a contract within several days after the bidding is closed. Noncompetitive sales in established areas may be sold almost immediately upon application. Fair market value of the timber is determined through an appraisal. Competitive bid sales are awarded to the highest bidder. Requirements for each sale will be issued as part of each sale package.