Fuelwood permits go on sale June 16

The Carson Ranger District will begin selling public fuelwood permits June 16. Fuelwood cutting and gathering may begin that day and continue through Monday, Nov. 19. The public fuelwood cutting areas include National Forest System Lands in the Dog Valley area north and west of Verdi, the Leviathan area west of Topaz Lake, the Hope Valley area west of Woodfords.

Green fuelwood cutting areas may become available this fall, allowing for the cutting of specially marked and designated green live trees. In order to reduce pollution, green fuelwood should be seasoned by splitting and stacking the wood in a sunny spot for four to six months before burning.

Dead trees or logs less than 2 feet in diameter may be cut. Permits are $15 a cord, with a two-cord minimum per permit. There is a six-cord maximum per household per season. Please be advised that permits are available by cash or check only, debit and credit cards are not accepted.

As we enter the hotter and drier months of summer, increased fire restrictions and cutting restrictions may be imposed. When "hoot-owl" fire restrictions are in place, fuelwood cutters will not be allowed to operate a chainsaw after 1 p.m. and there may be temporary restrictions on the use of any motorized equipment during extreme fire danger. Firewood cutting areas are subject to closure due to wildland fire risk or wet road conditions. Permittees are responsible for obtaining the latest fire restrictions in their chosen cutting area. Call (775) 882-2766 after 4:30 p.m. the day before cutting wood to determine if woodcutting areas will be open or if restrictions are in place.

Permits and maps will be available for purchase at the following locations:

Carson Ranger District

1536 S. Carson Street

Carson City, NV 89701-5291

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 pm

(775) 882-2766

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Supervisor's Office

1200 Franklin Way

Sparks, NV 89431

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(775) 331-6444

Markleeville Chamber of Commerce

#3 Webster Street

Markleeville, CA 96120

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily

(530) 694-2475

Additional areas may be added later in the season. As these areas open, maps and rules will be available at any office that sells permits. For more information concerning fuelwood cutting contact the Carson Ranger District at 882-2766.