Spread Christmas cheer, not forest pests
These Christmas trees found new purpose after the holidays as fish habitat in Lake Vesuvius, Ironton Ranger District, Wayne National Forest. USDA Forest Service photo.
WISCONSIN—‘Tis the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly. We have spent time planning details for decorating our…
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Yuletide splash
Like many households around the world, some National Forests have their own post-holiday traditions, such as recycling Christmas trees on the Wayne National Forest in Ohio. (USDA Forest Service photo by Ashley Kuflewski)
Harvesting and decorating a live Christmas tree is a holiday tradition in millions of U.S. households. Equally important and beautiful traditions surround taking down the…
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Tree Cutting
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 forest district office nearest you to obtain a permit for home firewood, Christmas tree…
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Cut a tree, create a memory
For the Fenolia family, an outing to harvest the perfect Christmas tree has become an annual tradition (Photo courtesy of Jacob Fenolia)
After the leaves have fallen and the cold weather settles in, national forests and grasslands continue to offer memorable experiences for those willing to…