Christmas Tree Permit Sales Begin November 1 on Lassen National Forest
Release Date: Oct 26, 2016
SUSANVILLE, Calif., October 26, 2016 – Lassen National Forest Christmas tree permits will be on sale from November 1 through December 23, 2016.
Permits cost $10 and may be used to cut one tree on Lassen National Forest between November 1 and December 25. Each household may purchase up to two permits. Along with the permit, buyers will also receive a map showing cutting areas, requirements, and helpful tips.
Although tree cutting is permitted through December 25, officials recommend cutting early in the season before higher elevations become snowbound. Trees can stay fresh for several weeks when properly cared for.
Permits may be purchased at all Lassen National Forest visitor centers and work stations and via mail. Order forms are available at www.fs.usda.gov/lassen (see “Passes & Permits” section). Mailed requests should be directed to the nearest Forest Service office listed below and must be received on or before December 9. To expedite requests, submitters should write “Christmas Tree Permit” on the envelope.
Permits may be purchased at the following locations at the following dates and times:
Office |
Regular Days & Hours |
SPECIAL Days & Hours |
---|---|---|
Eagle Lake Ranger Station |
Monday - Friday |
Saturdays: November 26, |
Almanor Ranger Station |
Monday - Friday |
Saturdays: November 26, |
Mineral Work Center No mail-in requests accepted |
Only open |
Saturdays: November 26, |
Butte Meadows Work Center No mail-in requests accepted |
Not open Monday-Friday |
Friday: November 25, 9:30-3:00 Saturdays: November 26, Sundays: November 27, |
Old Station Visitor Center No mail-in requests accepted |
Saturdays & Sundays |
Friday: November 25 |
Hat Creek Ranger Station |
Monday - Friday |
None |
Lassen National Forest lies at the Crossroads of California, where the granite of the Sierra Nevada, the lava of the Cascades and the Modoc Plateau, and the sagebrush of the Great Basin meet. The Forest is managed for recreational access as well as timber and firewood, forage for livestock, water, minerals, and other natural resources. For more information, call (530) 257-2151 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/lassen.