Christmas tree permits now available

By David Ortiviz

Christmas tree permits now available

Posted : Nov 27, 2009 10:47 AM
Updated: Nov 27, 2009 8:57 PM

Some people are beginning to head to the mountains to cut down their own Christmas tree. Permits are now available for $10, limit two trees per household.

If you plan to cut down your own tree the U.S. Forest service reminds you to be prepared for winter conditions. Take warm clothing, boots, emergency supplies and a map.

You can get a permit at the following locations:

Bureau of Land Management
Nov. 2 through Dec. 24

Royal Gorge Field Office
3028 E. Main St.
Canon City
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
307 W. Saskett Ave.
Salida
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. Forest Service
San Carlos Ranger District
Nov. 23 through Dec. 24

3028 E. Main Street
Canon City
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Forest Supervisor's Office
2840 Kachina Dr.
Pueblo
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

District Work Center*
La Veta
719-742-3681

District Work Center*
Lake Isabel
719-489-3370

District Work Center*
Westcliffe
719-783-2079

*Call the work center locations for office hours

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