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Christmas tree permits will be available on the Elko District

Nevada
Elko DO
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Elko, Nev. --The Elko District (EDO) will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase starting Nov. 21 through Dec. 24.  Permits are available in Elko at the district office, located at 3900 East, Idaho Street, Monday through Friday. Permits are also available online at Forest Products.

Christmas tree permits are $5 each, with a limit of 10 per person and are for individual use only. The following forms of payment will be accepted: check, cash or credit card. The permit allows the purchaser to cut trees on Bureau of Land Management administered lands. Pinyon Pine and Juniper are the only tree species that can be harvested on public lands. Trees cannot be cut in areas designated as wilderness study areas (WSA’s). Upon purchase, a map of tree cutting areas will be provided along with the stipulations of the permit.

There are many areas for harvesting Christmas trees on multiple mountain ranges. Areas recommended for tree hunters are Spruce Mountain (east of Ruby Valley), Cherry Creek Range (west of Currie), the Murdock Mountains (west of Montello), Dolly Varden Mountain (northeast of Currie), Pequop Mountains and Wood Hills (both east of Wells), Pilot Range (north of Wendover), and Sugar Loaf Peak (south of the Goshute Mountains).

The EDO staff advises tree cutters to plan ahead.  Cold weather combined with snow can make travel into the mountains dangerous.  Emergency equipment and supplies such as chains, snow tires, a first aid kit, blankets, and extra food and water are recommended.  Always tell someone where you are going and an expected return time.  Have a safe outing.

For more information regarding the purchase of Christmas tree permit please contact Matt Murphy, at (775) 753-0200. 

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.