US Forest Service (USDA FS), Sequoia National Forest

Contact:  Denise Alonzo (559) 539-2607

Woodcutting Permits Available

Porterville, CA., March 17, 2008.  Woodcutting permits for the Sequoia National Forest and the Giant Sequoia National Monument are now available at Forest Service offices in Dunlap, Springville, Lake Isabella, and Kernville.  Customers can purchase an 8-month wood permit which can be used from April 1-November 30, 2008.

With a permit in hand people can begin gathering wood on the morning of April 1, 2008.  Woodcutting activities throughout the Sequoia will continue to be based on road, weather, and fire danger conditions.  Please check with your local Forest Service office before heading out to cut firewood for current updates on conditions.

Wood permits are $10 per cord with a minimum purchase of two cords per person ($20), maximum purchase of 10 cords.   At the time of purchase, a forest map and instructions about the woodcutting areas and forest policies will be provided and discussed.  The cost of the permits is non-refundable.