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.


Forest Stewardship Council

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

Our Contact Information

Call the Bureau of Parks and Lands main office, (207)287-4960, to be directed to the appropriate Region Office.

Northern Public Lands Office Western Public Lands Office Eastern Public Lands Office
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