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Forest Resources
Pinon-Juniper WoodlandForest Products

Wood products such as fuelwood, fence posts, transplants, and Christmas trees are available for non-commercial sale within designated areas of the Uncompahgre Field Office.  Non-commercial sales of wood products are for personal use only and cannot be resold.

Piñon nuts are a popular food item that can be harvested on public lands.  The roasted nuts of the Colorado Piñon Pine (Pinus edulis) make a tasty snack and can be used in a variety of recipes.  No permit is required if an individual is collecting less than 75 pounds for personal use only.
 
Commercial wood products are available on a case-by-case basis in designated areas.
Commercial and Non-Commercial Use Permits

Both non-commercial and commercial use permits may be purchased at the Uncompahgre Field Office administrative headquarters. (See address below.)  Generally, a minimum purchase of $20.00 is required.

The following forest products are available through the Uncompahgre Field Office.  Prices and availability are subject to change:
 
Product
Unit of Measure
Dimensions
Minimum Price/Unit
Fuelwood (dead and down or green where authorized) 1
cord
4'x4'x8'
$10.00
Line posts
each
6"x7'
$0.50
Corner posts
each
8"x8'
$0.75
Fence stays
each
2"x3'
$0.10
Christmas trees
each
n/a
$8.00
Wildings (live trees)
each
less than 6'
$5.00
Wildings (live trees)
linear foot
6' plus
$1.00
Pinon nuts (commercial sale or non-commercial over 75 pounds) 2
pounds
n/a
$0.20
1 Fuelwood permits pertain to both BLM Uncompahgre Field Office and US Forest Service, Ouray, Norwood and Paonia Ranger Districts.  Fuelwood can be purchased in one-cord increments ($10.00 each) when using a joint BLM-USFS permit.
2 Pinon nuts are free to individuals gathering less than 75 pounds for personal use.

Barbara Sharrow, Field Manager

2465 S. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO  81401
Phone: (970) 240-5300  |  TDD (970) 240-5366  |  FAX (970) 240-5367
Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Click on the address above for a map showing the location of the

Uncompahgre Field Office administrative headquarters.

   
Last updated: 04-15-2009