BLM Offering Firewood Cutting Permits at Recreation Site near Ferndale
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FERNDALE, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering firewood cutting permits at the Lost Coast Headlands recreation site, six miles west of Ferndale. Permits will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, June 1 and offered while supply lasts. Permits can be purchased at the Arcata Field Office, from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday at 1695 Heindon Road in Arcata. Permits will allow wood cutters to remove downed trees from the recreation site in the designated wood cutting area. The permits cost $10 per cord, with a two-cord minimum and a 10-cord maximum. Upon purchase of a wood cutting permit, the BLM will provide maps of the area and information on cutting regulations. A permit must be purchased by the individual removing firewood from the site. The permit holder must be present during woodcutting operations. “This is a great opportunity for the public to pick up some easily accessible wood," said Molly Brown, Field Manager for the Arcata Field Office. "These trees were removed to open up the ocean views for the recreation site, and are extremely easy to access and close to town." In addition to getting an economical source of winter heat for their homes, Brown noted that firewood cutters are also helping the agency complete the development of the recreation site by removing downed trees. "Once firewood is removed we can begin working on the planned improvements that include a restroom, picnic tables, parking area and trail," Brown said. Downed wood available with this permit includes Eucalyptus, Pine, and Cypress. All wood is adjacent to a paved driveway for easy removal. The Lost Coast Headlands are located along the coastal bluffs south of the mouth of the Eel River, approximately 280 miles north of San Francisco, 25 miles south of Eureka, and 6 miles west of Ferndale. The 463 acres of public land provide seasonal beach access and include grasslands with scattered patches of forest and portions of the Fleener Creek and Guthrie Creek watersheds. Lost Coast Headlands offers opportunities for hiking, bird watching, wildflower viewing, and beachcombing. For more information, contact the BLM Arcata Field Office at (707) 825-2300 or at blm.gov/fsmd. |
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.