BLM Christmas tree permits available
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SANTA FE, N.M. – Beginning Nov. 25, the Bureau of Land Management offices in Albuquerque, Socorro, Taos, Farmington and Santa Fe began personal Christmas tree permits sales for harvest on BLM lands. The permits will be sold through Dec. 24 and cost $5. Maps may be obtained when purchasing the permits at your local BLM Office. When transporting a tree taken from BLM public land, the permit must be attached to the tree. Only piñon and juniper trees are available for harvest as Christmas trees on BLM lands. Below are the locations where the permits are available:
| Rio Puerco Field Office 100 Sun Ave., NE, Suite 330 Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 761-8700 | Socorro Field Office 901 S. Old U.S. Hwy 85 Socorro, NM 87801 (575) 835-0412 | New Mexico State Office 301 Dinosaur Trail Santa Fe, NM 87508 (505) 954-2000 |
| Farmington Field Office 6251 College Blvd Farmington, NM 87402 (505) 564-7600 | Taos Field Office 226 Cruz Alta Rd Taos, NM 87571 (575) 758-8851 |
For the Rio Puerco and Taos Field Offices only, Christmas tree harvesters are able to purchase a permit online. Please use this link to access the online portal for sales: https://forestproducts.blm.gov. If you purchase an online permit, keep in mind you will need to print the haul tag and attach it just as you would a regular permit.
For more information about Christmas tree permits, please contact acting BLM Forester Elyssa Duran at 505-954-2190, or your local BLM office.
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.