The US Forest Service is again selling Christmas Tree permits online through the website Recreation.gov.
The online option is aimed at making it more convenient for visitors to find and purchase permits to cut holiday trees from their favorite national forest. Permits are currently available and may vary by national forest.
The website also provides important details, like cutting area maps, types of trees to cut, and important planning tips.
Officials remind the public that it’s important to remember that visitors will need to print the permit and display it on the dash of their vehicle on the day of their visit to cut their trees.
Experts say cutting a Christmas tree improves forest health by thinning densely populated stands of small-diameter trees. Removing those trees in designated areas helps other trees grow larger and can open areas that provide food for wildlife.
