Can you hear what i hear Holiday Tree Permits Selling on Utah Public Land Begins – St. George News

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NS. GEORGE – Just like that, another year is drawing to a close and the holiday season is in full swing. With that, and with the colder days to come with the aromas of pumpkin spice and cinnamon, the Bureau of Land Management and the Kaibab National Forest are starting to sell permits for holiday trees.

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On Monday, the BLM will begin offering non-commercial permits for holiday trees for pruning pinyon pines, junipers and firs in Utah, according to a BLM press release on Tuesday. Every year thousands of people find their Christmas and Christmas trees on public land.

Permits can be purchased online and in person at any time during regular business hours, excluding public holidays.

The BLM strongly recommends that the public purchase of permits be made online on the Forest Products Approval website starting Monday. If individuals need to obtain approval in person, inquire in advance about the office hours, which can be found here.

Information on the individual branch offices can be found in the safety instructions.

safety first

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The BLM urges the public to keep an eye on safety when participating in this holiday tradition so that everyone can have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

Pruning in the early season is recommended as winter weather conditions in the mountains are unpredictable. Be prepared for slippery snow-covered roads and wear chains. The BLM recommends the use of a four-wheel drive vehicle or a snow machine in many places. Stay on designated roads and paths and respect the boundaries of private property.

Let someone know where you would like to go and approximately when you will be returning. Remember to bring a mobile phone, extra warm clothing, gloves, boots, a container of hot liquid, water, and a lunch or snack. Carry a flashlight, shovel, first aid kit, matches, ax or handsaw, and rope to secure your tree.

Color Country District

Cedar City Branch Office

• Office location: 176 East DL Sargent Drive, Cedar City, Utah, 84721
• Cost: $ 10 each with a limit of two per household
• Type: Juniper, Pinyon Pine and Silver Fir
• For more information: Call 435-865-3000 or send an email.

Richfield Field Office

• Office Location: 150 E. 900 N., Richfield, Utah, 84701 or Henry Mountains Field Station, 380 S. 100 W., Hanksville, Utah, 84734
• Cost: $ 10 each with a limit of two per household
• Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper
• For more information: Call 435-896-1500 or send an email

St. George Branch

• Office Location: Permits are sold by the Cedar City Field Office
• Cost: $ 10 each with a limit of two per household
• Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper
• For more information: Call 435-865-3000 or send an email

Paria river district

• Paria River County Office: 669 South Highway 89 A, Kanab, Utah, 84741
• Cost: $ 10 each with a limit of two per household
• Type: Juniper and Pinyon Pine
• For more information: Call 435-644-1200 or send an email

Canyon Country District

Branch office Moab

• Office location: 82 East Dogwood Moab, Utah, 84532
• Cost: $ 10 each with a limit of two per household
• Type: Pinyon Pine
• For more information: Call 435-259-2100

Monticello branch

• Office location: 365 North Main, Monticello, Utah, 84535
• Cost: $ 10 each with a limit of two per household
• Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper
• For more information: Call 435-587-1500

Green River District

Office price field

• Office Location: 125 S. 600 W., Price, Utah, 84501
• Cost: $ 10 each with a limit of five per household
• Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper
• For more information: Call 435-636-3600 or send an email

Spring branch

• Office Location: 170 S. 500 E., Vernal, Utah, 84078
• Cost: USD 10 each with a limit of one permit per household.
• Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper
• For more information: Call 435-781-4400 or send an email

Western desert district

Salt Lake Branch

• Office Location: 2370 S. Decker Lake Blvd., Salt Lake City, Utah, 84119)
• Cost: $ 10 each with a limit of two per household
• Type: Juniper and Pinyon Pine
• For more information: Call 801-977-4300 or send an email
• The Salt Lake Field Office also sells tree felling permits for the Fillmore Field Office and BLM-managed lands in Elko County, Nevada. Tree permits for Elko County are $ 4 each with a limit of 10 per household and can only be purchased in person.

Fillmore Branch Office

• Location: 95 E. 500 N., Fillmore, Utah, 84631 or Salt Lake Field Office
• Cost: $ 10 each with a limit of three per household
• Type: Juniper and Pinyon Pine
• For more information: Call 435-743-3100 or send an email

If you are unsure which BLM office to contact, use the BLM Utah Administrative Boundary Map. Additional information on BLM tree permits in Utah and all updates are available online.

Kaibab National Forest

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A press release from the Kaibab National Forest Public Affairs Bureau stated that permits for online purchase opened on October 14th and permit holders can begin cutting their trees on November 9th. Details of designated cases, maps, dates and sizes of trees that can be pruned can also be found on the shopping website.

Permits are limited to one per household and are issued on a first come, first served basis until they are sold out. Up to five trees can be purchased with a single permit for $ 15 per tree.

A processing fee is charged for each transaction. Permits are valid from November 9th to December 31st.

When purchasing an online permit, it is important to read the overview and key information carefully before purchasing, the press release says. Visitors will also need to set up a Recreation.gov account or sign in to complete the transaction.

Fourth grade students can receive a free Christmas tree through the Every Kid Outdoors program by entering their Pass ID on Recreation.gov. You can find more information about the initiative and how to purchase the pass online.

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