BLM Christmas tree cutting permits available
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District Office, has Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase now through December 24th. Permits are available at the Winnemucca District Office, 5100 E. Winnemucca Blvd. during regular business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Permits are also available at the Pershing County Farm Service Agency, 110 American Blvd., Lovelock, NV during business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
BLM Christmas tree permits are $4 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser and are for individual use only. The permit allows the purchaser to cut trees on BLM administered lands only. A map of approved tree harvesting areas will be provided along with stipulations of the permit.
Pinyon Pine and Juniper are the only tree species that may be harvested. McKinney Pass and Kitten Springs in the Stillwater Range are recommended areas for Christmas tree harvesting. Please pay attention to the marked boundary and refer to the map provided to ensure you are within the approved harvesting areas.
Some roads may be inaccessible at this time due to weather conditions. Please plan ahead and be prepared for sudden changes in weather and road conditions. Pack warm blankets, extra clothing, first-aid kit, extra food and water, heavy rope or chain, shovel and tire chains, and other adverse weather emergency equipment.
For more information regarding the purchase of Christmas tree cutting permits, please contact Dwayne Coleman, at (775) 623-1500 or decoleman@blm.gov.
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.