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Business Opportunities
The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands manages the natural resources under its stewardship for multiple values and practices sustainable forest management techniques.
Sustainable Forest Management
- Scientifically-based timber harvests support land management activities and are planned in coordination with recreation, wildlife, forest health, and scenic considerations.
- Revenues from certified sustainable forestry timber sales help to pay for trails, campsites, roads and other infrastructure, and wildlife management projects.
- Harvesting is conducted by private contractors under the supervision of Public Lands Foresters.
- Our timber management is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FCS®) and the Sustainable Forest Initiative® (SFI®)
Business Opportunities, in line with our sustainable practices, include:
- Timber Sales
- The Public Lands Region Offices prepare lists of upcoming timber sales with bid dates, locations, and contact information. FMI about Public Lands
- Sugar Brush Leases
- Contact the Public Lands Region Office in the area of your interest or call the main office of the Bureau of Parks and Lands to be connected to the appropriate region office.
- Fir Tipping
- Contact the Public Lands Region Office in the area of your interest or call the main office of the Bureau of Parks and Lands to be connected to the appropriate region office.
- Submerged Log Salvage
- Opportunities for qualified companies and individuals to salvage sunken logs from publicly owned submerged lands.
- Sunken Log Salvage Rules - PDF (33KB)
- Contact the
Submerged Lands Program at (207)287-3061
22 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0022
Our Contact Information
Call the Bureau of Parks and Lands main office at (207) 287-3821 to be directed to the appropriate Region Office or use the region listings below.
Lands Regions Map & Contact Information (PDF 590KB)
Northern Public Lands Office | Western Public Lands Office | Eastern Public Lands Office |
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45 Radar Road Ashland, Maine 04732 (207) 435-7963 Fax: (207) 435-7184 |
129 Main Street (PO Box 327) Farmington, ME 04938 (207) 778-8231 Fax: (207) 778-5932 |
106 Hogan Road, Suite 5 Bangor, Me 04401 (207) 941-4412 Fax: (207) 941-4416 |