Missoula BLM Launches Online Permits for Firewood and Christmas Trees

Montana-Dakotas
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MISSOULA, Mont.Getting a permit to gather firewood or harvest a Christmas tree in the Missoula area just got easier, thanks to the Bureau of Land Management’s online permit system.

Permits are required to cut and remove forest products from BLM land. The online option allows customers to purchase permits conveniently at no additional fee. To access the online permit system, visit BLM Online Permits. Users can print a copy of their permit or download it onto their mobile devices for easy access.

Please note that the new online system only applies to permits for firewood and Christmas trees harvested on lands administered by the Missoula Field Office. All other special forest products will still require an in-person purchase. If you prefer, you can still visit the Missoula Field Office to buy your permit in person.

When obtaining a firewood permit, it comes with load tickets; however, using these tickets is not mandatory. Stipulations are attached to the permits, so it is important to read them carefully. A map is also included to indicate areas that are restricted from firewood and Christmas tree harvesting.

For more information, please contact the Missoula Field 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.