Public Lands Offer More Opportunities for Holiday Firewood and Trees

If you chop down your own Christmas Tree or burn wood you collect in the forest the Bureau of Land Management has announced a new holiday measure to help families save money and enjoy public lands this winter.

WAIT, WHAT? HOW MUCH?

From now until January 31, many personal-use permit fees will be reduced to just $1, including permits for Christmas trees and firewood. BLM offices are also opening new cutting areas in overstocked areas, giving families more opportunities to gather firewood and Christmas trees. The efforts support forest thinning and reduce wildfire risks plus they give a big economic break to many families.

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IT'S A FAMILY TRADITION IN WA STATE

“Families rely on public lands for tradition and recreation,” says BLM Oregon-Washington State Director Barry Bushue. “These fee reductions and expanded access make it easier to gather resources close to home while helping improve forest health.”
The fee cuts are part of a national effort to lower costs for American families, saving an estimated $9.4 million this holiday season.

FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF JANUARY

Effective immediately, the BLM has increased household limits to up to 10 cords of firewood and three Christmas trees, with flexibility in areas with "abundant resources."
You can find more information about permits and cutting areas at blm.gov.