BLM Colorado offers personal use permits to harvest Christmas trees, firewood
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is now offering permits to cut Christmas trees on specified public lands across Colorado until Dec. 24. You can buy permits for cutting trees for personal use either online or at most BLM field offices.
The cost for each permit is $6-$10, and different types of trees are available. If you want to plan your trip ahead of time, you can get maps showing where you can cut trees from a local field office or online.
The BLM suggests bringing a handsaw, eye protection, rope or twine, extra food, water, and blankets. It’s also a good idea to have tire chains, a shovel, and emergency supplies just in case. Use a map or a device with GPS to make sure you are cutting a tree in an area where it’s allowed.
You can harvest Christmas trees until Dec. 31. Remember to attach a haul tag to your tree when you take it from BLM lands. After the holidays, please dispose of your tree properly; many communities have compost collection sites for Christmas trees.
For more information about cutting a Christmas tree or firewood on BLM-managed public lands, visit BLM Forest Product Permits or contact your nearest field office:
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Kremmling Field Office 2103 E. Park Ave Kremmling, CO 80459 970-724-3000 |
White River Field Office 220 E. Market St. Meeker, CO 81641 970-878-3800 |
Little Snake Field Office 455 Emerson St. Craig, CO 81625 970-826-5000 |
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Gunnison Field Office 2500 E. New York Ave. Gunnison, CO 81230 970-642-4940 |
Tres Rios Field Office Dolores Public Lands Office 29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323 970-882-7296 |
Uncompahgre Field Office Montrose Public Lands Center 2505 S. Townsend Ave. Montrose, CO 81401 970-240-5300 |
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Royal Gorge Field Office 3028 E. Main St. Canon City, CO 81212 719-269-8500 *permits only available online* |
San Luis Valley Field Office 1313 E. Highway 160 Monte Vista, CO 81144 719-852-7074 |
Colorado River Valley Field Office 2300 River Frontage Road Silt, CO 81652 970-876-9000 |
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Grand Junction Field Office 2815 H Road Grand Junction, CO 81506 Phone: 970-244-3000 |
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.