Gathering of forest products has long been a tradition on National Forest lands. Native Americans and early settlers were dependent upon the products that are now found on the Lincoln National Forest for their livelihood. Today, it is enjoyed mostly as a recreation activity, generally partaken with other outdoor activities.  (more..)

Christmas Tree Permits Available from all Lincoln National Forest Offices and available from November 1 through December 24 at the Alamogordo Supervisor’s Office, Smokey Bear Ranger District Office, Ruidoso, Sacramento Ranger District Office, Cloudcroft, and Guadalupe Ranger District Office, Carlsbad. The fee is $5.00 per permit. (more...)

Forest Service Special-Uses program

The Forest Service manages over 192 million acres of national forests and grasslands that comprise the National Forest system (NFS).  Today, our growing population and mobile society have created a demand for a variety of uses of these federal lands.  Often these diverse needs require specific approval.  The Forest Service provides services that support our national policy and federal land laws.  The Agency’s special-uses program authorizes uses on NFS land that provide a benefit to the general public and protect public and natural resources values.  Currently, there are over 74,000 authorizations on the NFS lands for over 180 types of uses. (more..)