The East Zone of the Idaho Falls District Forestry Program is based out of the Pocatello Field Office and administers forest resources for the Pocatello and the Upper Snake Field Offices. Approximately 166,080 forested acres are located within this area.
Forest management practices such as selective thinning and prescribed fire, are being implemented to help restore overstocked stands to more natural historic levels. Objectives are to improve forest health, decrease hazardous fuel loading, improve wildlife habitat, and stimulate aspen growth.
SPECIAL FOREST PRODUCTS
As a service, the BLM provides the sale of certain forest products to the public. A valid permit must be in your possession at all times when cutting and removing forest products. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a permit.
Violations pertaining to the Terms and Conditions of any Forest Product Permit, Resource Damage, or Damage to Government Property shall be punishable by law.
Permits are available for firewood, posts, poles, Christmas Trees, transplants, and other items by request. Areas for removal of forest products will be designated on the permit.
PRICING
All permits (excluding Christmas trees) will cost a $15 minimum charge to cover processing. - Firewood- $10 per cord; Minimum 2 cords and maximum 6 cords
- Post & Poles- $1 each; Minimum 15 and maximum 50
- Transplants
- Shrubs, grasses, flowers - $1 each; Minimum 15 and
- Trees - $0.50 per foot (6 ft max) - Christmas Trees- $5.00, limit one tree per household
PERMITS MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
Idaho Falls Visitor Center
630 Broadway
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
Closed Saturdays except for:
- November 15 - December 15: Open Saturdays, 9am-2pm
- May 15 - September 15: Saturdays, 9am-3pm
Pocatello Field Office
4350 S. Cliffs Drive
Pocatello, Idaho
Monday through Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm
Westside Ranger District
195 S. 300 E.
Malad, Idaho
Thursday and Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm
Kwik Stop (Christmas Trees Only)
226 E. 50 South
Malad City, Idaho
Monday through Sunday, 5 am to 10 pm.
Questions regarding firewood removal may be directed to Channing Swan or Heather Worley at the Pocatello Field Office, 208-478-6390.
DATES - Firewood permits will be available until November 30th. NO firewood may be cut /removed after November 30th. Please be aware that some areas have gates that close on November 15th.
- Christmas tree tags will be available November 16th – December 24th.
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