UNSPSC 70151702: Forest harvesting mountainous areas

UNSPSC 70151702 Forest harvesting mountainous areas (Commodity) covers commercial timber harvesting, removal, and related forest management operations that state and local governments solicit from contractors and timber buyers. Recent solicitations show the code capturing selective harvesting for wildlife habitat improvement, mature timber sales on state forestlands, deforestation and pasture management on institutional property, and woody biomass processing for fire mitigation and forest health. Work spans timber evaluation and inventory, harvest operations under strict seasonal and environmental restrictions, removal of all merchantable timber or targeted species within defined acreage, compliance with state forestry best management practices and OSHA standards, and equipment-intensive operations requiring specialized machinery and licensed operators.

State natural resource departments and county conservation authorities dominate the issuing-body mix, with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Texas Department of Criminal Justice appearing as repeat buyers in the recent record. The geographic spread includes Illinois (two timber sales at state forests in Mason and Shelby counties, both posted May–June 2026), Maine (wildlife habitat improvement across 200–300 acres at two management areas, RFP posted June 3, 2026), Texas (statewide deforestation and pasture management, RFP posted June 1 and re-posted June 23, 2026, with response due July 17), Georgia (Butts County hardwood and pine harvest on 17 acres, sealed RFP posted February 13 with response due February 27), and Colorado (Boulder County Parks and Open Space woody biomass processing at three facilities, RFP posted March 21 with response due April 10). Notice types are evenly split between sealed bids and RFPs; lump-sum pricing is standard for timber sales, while biomass processing and wildlife habitat work often use unit cost or hourly rate structures. All solicitations mandate compliance with state environmental regulations, wildlife protection restrictions during migratory bird and firearm deer seasons, liability insurance ($1–2 million per occurrence), and proof of relevant licenses or certifications where required by state law.