Lakeview Field Office Selling Firewood Permits
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Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office is issuing firewood permits. Permits will be processed over the phone ONLY from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. BLM firewood permits are no longer sold at the Silver Lake or Paisley Ranger Stations.
The information needed to purchase a permit over the phone is:
- Full name and address,
- Valid ID (ex: Driver’s license number),
- Year, make, model, color, and license plate number of the vehicle being used when getting the firewood, and
- Credit card to process payment over the phone.
Firewood cutting permits are for personal use only. The cost of a firewood permit is $5 per cord, two cord minimum, eight cord maximum per household per year. Permits are valid for each calendar year.
“It’s the woodcutter’s responsibility to obtain, understand, and follow the rules in effect at the time and place where they are cutting firewood,” said District Manager Todd Forbes.
A commercial firewood permit is required for individuals who want more than eight cords and want to cut wood for resale or commercial use. Maps of authorized firewood cutting areas and stipulations governing the permits are provided when purchasing permits.
The Lakeview Field Office has four firewood units open. Three units in the Christmas Valley area and one in Silver Lake. The permits are for cutting GREEN Juniper only.
While out cutting firewood, remember to have your permit and map. Follow all permit stipulations and use caution to prevent wildfires. Please stay on existing roads and review your map to ensure you are on lands managed by the BLM and within authorized firewood cutting units. Report any permit violations with as much information as possible (e.g., date, license plate number, detailed location, and directions to the area) to the Lakeview Field Office.
For more information or to purchase your permit, call the Lakeview Field Office at 541-947-2177.
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.