Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Finding the $5 Christmas tree

Image shows two men carrying a freshly cut Christmas tree through a forest clearing while a dog runs ahead of them.
Many families across the United States celebrate the holiday season with a Christmas tree. Although farmed and fake Christmas trees are full, symmetrical, and simple to get, they can be pricey. And rightly so – a lot of labor and materials go into producing those perfect boughs.But if you live near a national forest, there is another option – the $5 Christmas tree.These trees grow wild on…
#ChristmasTrees, #ChristmasTreePermits, #Christmas, #Holidays

Tree Cutting

USFS shield
Firewood and Christmas treesMost 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 national forest or grassland nearest you to obtain a permit for home firewood, Christmas…
#Firewood, #ChristmasTrees, #ChristmasTreePermits