# BC Timber Sales Opens Chum Retention Auction

BC Timber Sales Branch is auctioning Timber Sale Licence TA2783 for approximately 11,897 m³ of coniferous timber at Chum Retention, British Columbia. The licence covers a 12-month term, and eligible BC Timber Sales enterprises must submit both a stumpage offer and an ITB bonus bid by November 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The opportunity concerns an estimated 66.5 hectares, according to the extracted contract details.

- **Key deadline:** Submissions are due November 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time—20 days from the current date. Eligible bidders should prepare both required bid components before the cutoff.
- The licence provides a defined 12-month timber supply opportunity; forestry operators should assess whether the volume, location, and term fit their harvesting and operating capacity.
- The auction is limited to eligible BC Timber Sales enterprises, so prospective bidders should confirm their eligibility before preparing an offer.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Environment
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- BC Timber Sales Branch (BC Timber Sales)
- Government of British Columbia

### Sources
- [12-month timber sale licence for 11,897 m³ of coniferous timber at Chum Retention](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17279638) - British Columbia BCBid