Forest Products Industry (non Timber)
The National Forests were originally envisioned as working forests with multiple objectives: to improve and protect the forest, to secure favorable watershed conditions, and to furnish a continuous supply of timber for the use of citizens of the United States. Forest management objectives have evolved and are broadly captured in the USDA Forest Service Strategic Plan FY 2015-2020 goals to sustain our Nation’s Forests and Grasslands and deliver benefits to the public. More specifically, timber sales and other removals of forest products support agency strategic objectives to foster resilient, adaptive ecosystems to mitigate climate change, mitigate wildfire risk, and strengthen communities.
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Fuelwood Permits
Fuelwood permits are available on the Stanislaus National Forest beginning April 15. The cost of the permit is $25.00 for two and a half cords, ($10 per cord) with a maximum purchase of 10 cords per household per season. The permit allows cutting and gathering of "DEAD and DOWN" wood. You may not cut standing trees (green or dead) at any time.
Firewood permits are available online through E-Permits. Click here to purchase your firewood permit online!
- A Fuelwood Permit must be acquired at any Stanislaus National Forest office between April 15 and December 15 of each year.
- Permits will terminate on December 15 regardless of whether forest products are removed.
- The Personal Use Fuelwood Permit must be in the permittee's possession while harvesting and transporting fuel wood.
- The permit is non-transferable.
- Always check to see if it is a permissive woodcutting day. Call 209-532-5601 for a recorded message or contact one of our offices.