Forest Products Industry (non Timber)

• Fuelwood permits are $5.00 per cord with a minimum purchase requirement of four cords ($20.00).
• You can buy up to 10 cords per household per year.
• Permits are valid from the time of purchase until December 31st of that same year.
• Permits can be purchased at any of our district offices located in Richfield, Loa, Beaver or Fillmore.

This is your National Forest, and we need your help to ensure that the Personal Use Firewood cutting program continues by following these conditions:

1. All campgrounds, picnic areas, administrative sites, and areas within 150 feet of streams, ponds and lakes are closed to cutting.
2. No cutting of standing dead ponderosa pine, with the exception of Boulder Mountain. *Down and dead ponderosa trees on the Fishlake may be cut with written approval from the district ranger prior to cutting.
3. No cutting of standing green trees unless specifically authorized. Written approval needs to be documented on your permit prior to cutting.
4. Maximum stump height is 12 inches.
5. Obey travel restrictions listed on the Fishlake National Forest Travel Map. This map is available at the local district offices.
6. Obey all road closures. The purpose of road closures is to reduce the impact on the land that is incurred from vehicle use and to protect wildlife habitat.
7. Never cut painted trees or within areas marked by orange, black and yellow timber sale boundary signs or in log decks.
8. It is recommended that the permittee have a standard shovel and a fire extinguisher (min. 8 oz) at the cutting site. An approved spark arrestor muffler must be mounted on power saws during the fire precautionary period of June 1 to September 30. Check fire restrictions prior to cutting or running chainsaws. 

If you see any type of sign that says "Wildlife Tree" posted, do not cut it!

Cutting a Christmas tree is a special tradition to share with family and friends while helping to maintain a healthy forest. The Personal Use Christmas Tree Cutting Program was designed for family recreation and to contribute to good natural resource management. For many families, the holiday season frequently serves as an opportunity to gather together with loved ones to create cherished memories while searching for the "perfect" tree each holiday season! 

Christmas Tree Permits can be purchased online by visiting Recreation.gov, or in person at any of our district offices. These permits go on sale in November each year. 

• $10.00 / tree under ten feet (10') tall,
• $20.00 / tree over ten feet (10') tall.
• There is a limit of two (2) tree tags per household
• Other conditions may apply at the time of purchase
• Tags are usually available from mid-November through December

District Restrictions Apply

Check with your local district office for restrictions prior to cutting

A permit is required to transport posts and poles off National Forest land for personal or commercial use. Permits for personal or commercial use are available at the district offices.

1. The minimum price for a forest product permit is $20.00. Permits for posts and poles are sold at the following rates:

   Item	Price Each Post or Pole	Minimum Purchase
   Posts	$1.00 per tree	$20.00
   Poles up to 4.9 inches	.50 per tree	$20.00
   Poles 5.0 to 6.9 inches	$1.00 per tree	$20.00

2. A permit is valid generally for 60 days from the time it is purchased.
3. The permittee needs to know the location that they would like to cut and remove the posts or poles.

Permits can be purchased year-around at any district office. Contact the district office nearest the area where you want to cut the posts or poles for more information.

• All campgrounds, picnic areas, administrative sites, and areas within 150 feet of streams, ponds and lakes are closed to cutting.
• Maximum stump height is 12 inches.
• Obey travel restrictions listed on the Fishlake National Forest Travel Map. This map is available at the local district office.
• Obey all road closures. The purpose of road closures is to reduce the impact on the land that is incurred from vehicle use and to protect wildlife habitat.
• Never cut painted trees or within areas marked by orange, black and yellow timber sale boundary signs and in log decks unless authorized to do so on the permit.
• It is recommended that the permittee have a standard shovel and a fire extinguisher (min. 8 oz) at the cutting site. An approved spark arrestor muffler must be mounted on power saws during the fire precautionary period of June 1 to September 30.

Height: Trees must be under six feet (6') in height

Minimum Purchase:  $20.00 (any combination of 4 ornamentals)

• The permit will terminate on the date indicated on the permit regardless of whether forest products are removed.
• The permit is for personal use ONLY. The permittee may NOT sell or exchange any of the products gathered.
• Permittee must fill holes in after removal of ornamentals.
• No trees can be removed in or around campgrounds, developed sites, and/or steam beds.
• If you have any questions, please call the Fishlake National Forest at (435) 896-9233 or visit any of our district offices.