Request for Proposals for 263-acre timber harvest in Nevada County
The Yuba Watershed Institute is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to implement a 263-acre timber harvest as part of Phase 3 of the ‘Inimim Forest Restoration Project. The project is located on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in Nevada County, California.
Approximately 100 acres of this area have been pre-marked for cutting, while the remaining 163 acres will be treated using a Designation by Prescription (D x P) method. All merchantable logs will be decked for BLM to handle, and slash and non-merchantable material will be piled for later burning by BLM. The purpose of this project is to improve forest resilience to wildfire, drought, and insect outbreaks, while also enhancing habitat quality and reducing hazards to residents and fire personnel.
Proposals are due by October 3, 2025. Please see the Request for Proposals for more information.
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