Special Uses - Applying for a Permit
The Application ProcessObtaining a Special-Use Authorization with the Forest Service.What are special-use authorizations?A special-use authorization is a legal document such as a permit, term permit, lease, or easement, which allows occupancy, use, rights, or privileges of NFS land. The authorization is granted for a specific use of the land for a specific period of time.When do I need an…
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Firewood banks: Investing to reduce wildfire risk and heat homes
Many American homes still rely on wood as their primary heat source—in many communities, firewood is the most accessible and affordable heating option. (Licensed photo by Viktor Pravdica/Stock Adobe)
Firewood banks help protect rural communities from wildfire and support local families by…
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E-permit pilot program launched on five forests
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Forest Service is now selling electronic permits online. The e-permit site is now live and selling charge use firewood permits for five forests:Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Rocky Mountain Region (Region 2)Shoshone National Forest, Rocky Mountain RegionGeorge Washington & Jefferson…
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Firewood banks expand access to affordable home heating for tribes
An estimated 2.3 million American homes rely on firewood for home heating. Like many energy sources, the cost of firewood has increased in recent years. (© Viktor Pravdica - stock.adobe.com).
In many parts of the U.S., the months of January and February bring striking winter scenes of…
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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 national forest or grassland nearest you to obtain a permit for home firewood, Christmas…