Timber Sale- Hidden Springs State Forest 2026 Harvest

Dust Logging LLC has been awarded a timber sale contract by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) through its Office of Resource Conservation, effective August 17, 2026, with a contract completion date of August 17, 2028. The contract value is $51,000.00 and encompasses a revenue-generating hardwood timber sale involving approximately 67 acres located at Hidden Springs State Forest in Shelby County, Illinois (coordinates 39.30677, -88.708752). The timber harvest area contains approximately 478 trees with an estimated volume of 163,200 board feet (Doyle scale), consisting primarily of white oak, black oak, hickory, sugar maple, and northern red oak species.

Under the terms of this open market small purchase contract, Dust Logging LLC, as a licensed Illinois timber buyer, is responsible for conducting the commercial harvest operation in compliance with Illinois Forestry Best Management Practices and all applicable environmental and wildlife protection requirements. Payment terms require a 10% performance deposit upon contract execution, with 50% of the lump sum bid due upon contract execution and the remaining 50% due prior to commencing work. All payments must be made to the IDNR Forestry Development Fund. The 24-month contract period allows for work completion within the first two years, with possible extensions subject to weather conditions or departmental approval. The contractor must maintain detailed coordination with the assigned IDNR forester and comply with specified penalties for violations, including charges for undesignated merchantable timber or excessive damage to unmarked trees.