Plumas National Forest Christmas tree permits on sale for the holiday season
QUINCY, CA — With a break in the weather and December just around the corner, it’s a great time to get a Christmas tree on the Plumas National Forest for the holiday season!
Christmas tree permits for the Plumas National Forest are now available at all Forest offices or online through www.Recreation.gov/.
Permits cost $10 and are nonrefundable. A maximum of two permits can be purchased per household and can be used through December 31. Permits are only valid for this year.
Each permit is valid to cut one tree and must be secured to the tree in a place visible during transport of the tree from the forest.
To purchase permits online, visit www.Recreation.gov and search for “Plumas National Forest Christmas Tree Permit”.
The permit cost through Recreation.gov is $10. Up to two permits can be purchased and there is a $2.50 service charge per transaction. The purchase can be done from a computer or mobile device. The permit must be printed to be valid and visible on the vehicle dashboard when transporting the tree.
Christmas tree permits from the Plumas National Forest are valid for use on the Forest. It is the responsibility of the cutter to ensure they are not getting their tree from private, state or other federal lands. Christmas trees also cannot be harvested in Congressionally-designated Wilderness Areas, active timber sales, developed recreation sites or tree plantations.
Fourth graders with a valid Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) pass can use their pass to get a free Christmas tree permit on the Plumas National Forest to enjoy with their family.
EKO passes can also be acquired by visiting https://everykidoutdoors.gov and completing the application process. Recreation.gov has an option for EKO passholders to get their Christmas tree permit online, but there is still the $2.50 service charge for the transaction. Just search for the national forest where you want to cut your tree, check the box for the EKO pass, enter the EKO voucher or pass number and complete the purchase information.
Local Forest , current conditions and roads. It is recommended to call to verify that Christmas tree permits are available at the Forest Service office and methods of payment being accepted.
