Christmas tree cutting permits on sale Nov. 22

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offices and vendors will begin selling Christmas tree cutting permits on Nov. 22 and ending Dec. 24 or until permits are sold out.

Approximately 4,000 permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis for $10 each in designated cutting areas for white fir, incense cedar, Jeffrey, and lodgepole pine trees.

Two trees may be cut per household, permits are non-refundable, and are valid through Christmas.

Cutting areas include portions of Dog Valley, Spooner Summit, Mt. Rose, Markleeville, Woodfords, Hope Valley, and Wolf Creek. Permits must be purchased in person with cash or checks (credit/ATM cards are not accepted). Phone, mail, or e-mail permit requests cannot be processed.

Since changing weather conditions and rough roads are common in the Sierra, tree cutters are encouraged to be prepared and have their own saws, warm clothing, a first-aid kit, extra food and water, heavy rope or chain, shovel, and tire chains. Some cutting areas may be inaccessible after snowfall, so it is advisable to cut trees early in the season.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

(775) 331-6444

Forest Headquarters-Sparks

7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Nov. 22 to Dec. 3

1200 Franklin Way, Sparks, NV

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Dec. 6-23

Carson Ranger District Office

882-2766

1536 S. Carson Street, Carson City

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

8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 27 and Dec. 4

Galena Creek Visitor Center

(775) 849-4948

16750 Mt. Rose Highway, Reno

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday,

Hope Valley Cafe and Market

(530) 694-2323

14655 Highway 88, Woodfords Canyon

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. seven days a week

Markleeville General Store

(530) 694-2448

14799 Highway 89, Markleeville

9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. seven days a week

Federal offices will be closed Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 24 for Christmas. For further information, contact Amanda Brinnand at (775) 882-2766.