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Forest ProductsPinyon-Juniper Woodland

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 go on sale November 23, and are available 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.  The price will remain $8 per tree.  Click here for guidelines and maps.

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.

   
Last updated: 11-16-2009