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Eureka, November 24, 2008
Tyrone Kelley, Forest Supervisor for Six Rivers National Forest, announced that personal use Christmas Tree Permits can now be purchased at any one of the four Ranger District offices or the Forest Supervisor's Office.
Each household can purchase one Christmas Tree Permit for $10.00. Permits can also be purchased by mail. When purchasing by mail, please include the following: Name and address to which the permit is to be mailed, daytime telephone number and check or money order for $10.00 made out to "USDA Forest Service." Please be sure your driver's license number is on the check. Also, when mailing a check, please put "Christmas Tree Permit" on the outside of the envelope so that it is received by the appropriate person for processing. Please allow one week for processing your request. Persons must be at least 18 years old to purchase a permit. All Christmas tree permit sales are final; no refunds will be made.
Forest Service offices will be open for permit sales Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Ranger District offices will also be open on some weekends as noted below. All offices will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but will be open Friday, November 28. Permit sales will be available through Wednesday, December 24.
- Six Rivers National Forest, Supervisor's Office
- 1330 Bayshore Way
- Eureka, CA 95501
- (707) 442-1721
- Not open on weekends
- Orleans/Ukonom Ranger District
- P. O. Box 410
- Orleans, CA 95556
- (530) 627-3291
- Open – Saturday November 29, December 6 and December 13
- 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
- NOTE - Due to Port-Orford cedar root disease concerns, Forest Service (FS) Road12N10 is closed for the season. Christmas tree access to Onion Mountain can be reached by taking FS Road 14N04 (GO Road) 21 miles to FS Road 13N01 (Lonesome Ridge Road) and then 13N01 to Onion Mountain.
- Smith River National Recreation Area
- P.O. Box 228
- Gasquet, CA 95543
- (707) 457-3131
- Open: November 29, December 6, December 13 and December 20
- 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Permits will also be sold at the Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce- 101 Front Street, Crescent City
- (707) 464-3174
- Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Lower Trinity Ranger District
- P. O. Box 68
- Willow Creek, CA 95573
- (530) 629-2118
- The office will be closed from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. on weekdays.
- Open - November 29-30, December 1-2, December 6-7 and December 13-14
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Mad River Ranger District
- Star Route Box 300
- Bridgeville, CA 95526
- (707) 574-6233
- Open – November 29-30, December 6-7, and December 13-14
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
To ensure your visit to the Six Rivers National Forest is an enjoyable and safe experience, please follow these important tips:
- Bring cold weather clothing, even if the day is nice when you start out.
- Bring emergency food and water, first aid kit, tire chains, and shovel.
- Have a full tank of gas in your vehicle.
November and December weather can change quickly, so please be prepared.
Six Rivers National Forest
Christmas Tree Permit Policy
We hope all of you enjoy your Christmas tree and the experience of cutting it in its natural habitat. Please help to protect and preserve your forest and its products for future generations by observing the following regulations:
- A Permit must be purchased before cutting any tree. Refunds are not given.
- One tree is allowed per permit sold (1 per household)
- White permit tags must be affixed to each cut tree before it is transported.
- Cut your tree at least 100 feet from the main road. This will also preserve the visual quality of the forest.
- There is no cutting allowed in wilderness areas, plantations or botanical areas.
- Cut only trees that are 8 inches or less in diameter on the large end. Tree "topping" is prohibited.
- The stump must be cut low to the ground (5 or 6 inches) and no higher than 12 inches from the ground. Cut up and scatter any material you do not take with you.
- California state law prohibits the transportation of more than 5 trees in any vehicle without a permit from the county sheriff.
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