Keeping the National Forest Healthy & Christmas Tree Harvesting
Posted by PollyAnna Snyder on
Firewood and Christmas trees
Most national forests allow users to harvest trees for personal use firewood and Christmas trees, but you must first have a Forest Service-issued permit and you must follow specific guidelines, which can vary from forest to forest.
Here are some general guidelines:
- Contact the forest district office nearest you to obtain a permit for home firewood, Christmas tree and tree cutting instructions.
- Wood or Christmas trees cannot be sold. Permits must be in your possession at all times while on the forest.
- Contact each forest district office for specific dates, maps, times, and accessibility.
- Before heading out, check the local forest for the latest warnings, such as fire or road closures.
- Always check…
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