Christmas Tree Permits Available in Battle Mountain and Tonopah
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BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nevada-- The Battle Mountain District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently selling Christmas Tree Permits for personal use at two different locations, Battle Mountain and Tonopah, until December 23, 2022.
The Battle Mountain District Office (Battle Mountain, NV) and Tonopah Field Office (Tonopah, NV) are open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., depending on holiday hours, to sell Christmas Tree Permits in-person. Permits may be purchased over the phone by contacting either office and permits will be mailed after processing the transaction.
Christmas Tree Permits within the Battle Mountain District are for single-leaf pinyon pines (Pinus monophylla) and juniper trees (Juniperus spp.) only. The total cost for each permit is $4.00, which includes the cost of the permit and a required road maintenance fee.
All stipulations for the collection of Christmas trees will be included with each permit. These permits are for personal use only and are not to be used for sale, resale, barter, trade, or any other way to obtain a profit from Christmas trees. Christmas trees may be harvested anywhere on BLM-administered land within the Battle Mountain District, except within Wilderness Study Areas. Contact your local BLM office for more information or maps showing these areas.
While out cutting please remember to have your permit on you and make sure you are following all cutting stipulations, including recommended procedures for preventing wildfires. Please stay on existing roads and consult your maps to make sure you are on BLM-administered land prior to cutting any trees.
If you have any questions or comments, please call the Battle Mountain District Office at (775) 635-4000 or the Tonopah Field Office at (775) 482-7800.
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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.