This 600± acre two-tract package is the largest property being offered by Josephine County, containing 9,323± MBF, with 80%, or 7,484± MBF of Douglas-fir, and the balance primarily white fir and pine. Both the 280 acre Thompson Creek Tract and 320 acre Pipe Fork Tract are located five miles south of Williams. The 280 acre Thompson Creek Tract has access via an easement from Thompson Creek Road to the southeast section. Roads at Thompson Creek will need some improvement prior to logging. There is a total of 2,708± MBF with 2,199± of Douglas-fir and the balance a mix of ponderosa and sugar pine. Some small diameter pole thinning was undertaken during the past two years. Topography is moderate to steep west- and east- facing slopes from a ridge in the northwestern portion of property. It is estimated that 34% of the volume requires cable logging. Adjoining owners are private to the east, and BLM ownership is to the north, west, and south. The 320 acre Pipe Fork Tract has an estimated 6,616±MBF with 5,285± MBF of Douglas-fir, 753± MBF white fir, 450± MBF mix of ponderosa and sugar pine, and the balance cedar. 80% of the volume on Pipe Fork Tract will require cable logging. Access is from the end of East Fork Road. There is an unlocked gate near the northeast corner. An ATV is recommended due to condition of road that runs along southeast section from northwest corner to southwest corner. Topography is a combination of north- and south-facing moderate to steep slopes. Pipe Fork Creek bisects southern section of Tract. A portion of the Tract was thinned in 2011 with removal of 1,444± MBF. TBLM is adjoining owner to the east, south and west, and private ownership is to the north. Upper reaches of Pipe Fork Creek are located within a designated research natural area by BLM adjacent to the auction property. Pipe Fork was cruised in 2020 and Thompson Creek was cruised in 2021. Sealed bids due November 13, 2024.