Forest Products
Wood products such as fuelwood, fence posts, transplants, and Christmas trees are available for non-commercial sale within designated areas of the Uncompahgre Field Office. Non-commercial sales of wood products are for personal use only and cannot be resold.
Piñon nuts are a popular food item that can be harvested on public lands. The roasted nuts of the Colorado Piñon Pine (Pinus edulis) make a tasty snack and can be used in a variety of recipes. No permit is required if an individual is collecting less than 75 pounds for personal use only.
Commercial wood products are available on a case-by-case basis in designated areas.
CHRISTMAS TREE PERMITS
Permits for cutting Christmas trees in the UFO are expected to go on sale November 23, with the price remaining at $8 per tree. The permits may be purchased at the Montrose Public Lands Center during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). The center is located at 2465 S. Townsend Ave. in Montrose.
Commercial and Non-Commercial Use Permits
Both non-commercial and commercial use permits may be purchased at the Uncompahgre Field Office administrative headquarters. (See address below.) Generally, a minimum purchase of $20.00 is required.
The following forest products are available through the Uncompahgre Field Office. Prices and availability are subject to change:
PRODUCT | Unit of Measure | Dimensions | Minimum Price/Unit |
Fuelwood (dead and down or green where authorized)1 | cord | 4'x4'x8' | $10.00 |
| Line posts | each | 6"x7' | $0.50 |
| Corner posts | each | 8"x8' | $0.75 |
| Fence stays | each | 2"x3' | $0.10 |
| Christmas trees | each | n/a | $8.00 |
| Wildings (live trees) | each | less than 6' | $5.00 |
| Wildings (live trees) | linear foot | 6' plus | $1.00 |
| Pinon nuts (commercial sale or non-commercial over 75 pounds)2 | pounds | n/a | $0.20 |
1 The BLM Uncompahgre Field Office and US Forest Service (Ouray, Norwood, and Paonia ranger districts) require separate fuelwood permits. Both agencies have a two-cord minimum purchase ($20.00).
2 Pinon nuts are free to individuals gathering less than 75 pounds for personal use.
Barbara Sharrow, Field Manager
2465 S. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: (970) 240-5300 | TDD (970) 240-5366 | FAX (970) 240-5367
Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Click on the address above for a map showing the location of the
Uncompahgre Field Office administrative headquarters.
