A Timber Sale Agreement (TSA) is a contractual agreement between government and a registered company for the harvest and extraction of timber from forested parcels of Crown land. Any registered business that qualifies and has an interest in harvesting these areas may bid in an open, fair and competitive bidding process. All TSA areas are approved through existing five-year forestry and annual operating plan approvals and have been vetted through Environmental Assessment.
The Provincial Government is seeking candidates to bid on standing timber with the intent to harvest and utilize the fibre for value-added markets. Applications will be assessed and ranked using a predetermined evaluation matrix based on the following criteria:
- Value of bid;
- Commercial viability and value of manufacturing;
- Applicant’s proximity to Timber Sale Agreement area;
- Potential employment of the application;
- Applicant’s ability to meet regulatory compliance; and
- Applicant’s operational capacity.
Companies are required to submit a suitable proposal that clearly demonstrates their ability to meet their plan objectives. To submit a bid, candidates must complete and submit a Timber Sale Agreement Application Form (210 KB) and provide any additional information to help support their bid. This may include further business information, a revised resource access plan, details on their proposed operations, and harvesting schedule.
Applicants may refer to the Timber Sale Agreement Application Guide (331KB) for a full breakdown of requirements.
Parties interested in bidding on a TSA are strongly encouraged to review the TSA Request for Bids Information Package, which includes a site overview, volume information and a suggested Resource Access Plan, before submitting bids. They are also encouraged to visit the TSA site to verify the information presented in the TSA Request for Bids Information Package is accurate.
Other supporting documentation to assist candidates in submitting a suitable proposal include:
- Construction Standards for Resource Access Roads in Newfoundland and Labrador (786 KB)
- Business Plan Guide for Commercial Operations (202KB).
Further information can be obtained by emailing timbersaleagreement@gov.nl.ca.
Timber Sale Agreements Currently Available
| Request for Bids Information Package: | Location: | Overview: | Minimum Bid: | Application Deadline: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSA-002-18 Traverspine River (2 MB) | FMD 19 North West River Traverspine River | TSA Area: 140 ha Softwood: 20,983 m 3 Hardwood: 615 m 3 | $32,397 | OPEN – Please contact timbersaleagreement@gov.nl.ca for further information |
| TSA-004-18 Pine Pond (5 MB) | FMD 8 Lewisporte Pine Pond | TSA Area: 328 ha Softwood: 9,945 m 3 Hardwood: 3,085 m 3 | $13,030 | OPEN – Please contact timbersaleagreement@gov.nl.ca for further information |
| TSA-007-18 Content East (5 MB) | FMD 05 Gambo Content East | TSA Area: 1026 ha Softwood: 28,408 m 3 Hardwood: 254 m 3 | $28,662 | OPEN – Please contact timbersaleagreement@gov.nl.ca for further information |
Timber Sale Agreement Results
| Timber Sale Agreement | Location | Released | Tender Report |
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