British Columbia BCBid #TA2893

Russel Creek 36-month coniferous timber sale licence

BC Timber Sales is offering a 36-month licence to harvest coniferous timber at Russel Creek. - Government seller: BC Timber Sales Branch, Strait of Georgia Business Area. - Timber offered: Approximately 36,457 m³ across Hemlock (19,735 m³), Balsam (13,304 m³), Cypress/Yellow Cedar (3,259 m³), and Western Red Cedar (159 m³), plus an estimated 500 m³ of road-permit volume outside the sale blocks. - Stumpage: The upset rate is $30.18 per m³ for coniferous sawlog grades; a bonus bid applies to the competitive portion of the sale. - Eligibility and requirements: Applicants must be BC Timber Sales enterprises registered in Category 1 (Market), Category 4 (Value-added), or Category 5 (Custom Cutters and Processors). The successful applicant must comply with the BC Timber Sales Environmental Management System, Sustainable Forestry Initiative requirements, and applicable worker and contractor safety-certification requirements. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or commercial vendors are identified; BC Timber Sales is the government seller. - Estimate caveat: Timber volumes and characteristics are estimates and are not guaranteed by the Province.

Description

This is an open scale timber auction for Timber Sale Licence TA2893 at Russel Creek, issued by BC Timber Sales Branch for the Strait of Georgia. The licence covers an estimated 39.0 hectares and approximately 36,457 m³ of coniferous timber, with a 36-month term. Eligible BC Timber Sales enterprises registered in Categories 1, 4, or 5 may submit applications electronically through BC Bid or by hard copy; bonus bids apply to the competitive portion only. Applications are due November 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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