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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – ‘Tis the season! And for those looking for an outdoor experience as they begin celebrating the holidays, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin issuing Christmas tree permits from Nov. 15 through Dec. 24. The permits, which are specifically for Christmas trees on public lands managed by the BLM in southeastern Idaho, are $15 each with a limit of one per family. Please note that tag prices and restrictions are different for trees cut on Forest Service lands.
While most of our public lands are available for Christmas Tree permits, a few areas are closed due to their unique ecology or wildlife values.
Christmas tree cutting is closed in the following areas in the Pocatello Field Office (but not limited to): Petticoat Peak and Worm Creek Wilderness Study Areas and Wolverine Canyon.
Closed Areas in Upper Snake Field Office boundary include (but are not limited to) the following wilderness study areas (WSAs): Sand Mountain, Black Canyon, Appendicitis Hill, Snake River Islands, Henrys Lake, White Knob Mountain, Hawley Mountain, China Cup, Cedar Butte, Hell's Half Acre and Burnt Creek.
The public may purchase the BLM Christmas tree permits at the following locations:
- Upper Snake Field Office, located at 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID
Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Pocatello Field Office, located at 4350 S. Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, ID
Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Westside Ranger District (208-766-5900), 193 South 300 East, Malad, ID
Nov. 16: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Nov. 17: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 18: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Nov. 24: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 25: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Nov. 30: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Dec. 1: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dec. 2: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Dec. 7: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Dec. 8: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dec. 9: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
You must have a valid permit to cut and/or remove trees from public lands. Further questions regarding Christmas tree cutting on public lands may be directed to Channing Swan of the BLM Pocatello Field Office at (208) 478-6340.
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.