Preparation of timber sales including timber sales contracts, timber appraisal and Valuation; allotment contracts/permits, compartmental stand exams, timber sale layout, identification of riparian and special management zones, compilation of Forest Officer’s reports for each timber sale, haul route reconstruction, road and landing location and construction, individual contract specification, periodic check scales at local mills, contract compliance through the Sale Administrator, homesite lease timber sales as appropriate, acquisition of right-of-way for log hauling, preparation of monthly billings for timber removed, and the preparation of monthly reports of timber cut.

Generally, there are 2-4 timber sales prepared each year to meet the annual allowable cut. The timber prepared for sale is, by Tribal Council Resolution, given to Hoopa Forest Industries (HFI- a subsidiary for Hoopa Valley Development Enterprises) who in turn, market, harvest and deliver the timber to the successful bidder.