BLM Reports A Big Year In The Northwest

On Tuesday, the Bureau of Land Management in Oregon/Washington announced the fiscal year 2025 wrapped up with a “standout timber performance".  Across the two states, BLM exceeded its annual timber production goal, offering 15% more timber than a year earlier.  In total, BLM Oregon/Washington sold 241 million board feet of timber for $67,049,012 from October 2024 – September 2025.

“This year’s timber efforts show what the BLM can achieve,” said Barry Bushue, BLM Oregon/Washington State Director. “We exceeded the timber target goal established in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Next year, the BLM is offering even more timber, which means supporting more rural jobs and improving forest health.” 

BLM said the timber sold in fiscal year 2025 could build more than 15,000 homes and support about 3,400 jobs across western Oregon.

This Helps The U.S. Reduce Reliance On Imported Products

“America has significant timber resources, and Oregon and Washington have some of the best timber in the world,” said Bushue. “BLM timber sales ensure we retain our domestic lumber supply and reduce reliance on other imported building supplies.”  

In addition to new sales, in fiscal year 2025 the BLM facilitated the harvest of 250 million board feet of timber valued at nearly $66 million, a 7% increase in harvest volume and 9% more in revenue than fiscal year 2024. These harvests include sales that were purchased over the previous four years, reflecting years of planning and collaboration with purchasers and operators in the community.  

“Our foresters and partners in local communities are the reason for this successful year,” Bushue added. “Together, we’re building a stronger future for Oregon’s forests, one timber sale and acre at a time.”

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