Guidelines for cutting your own Christmas tree in a national forest

And for those looking for a traditional tree hunt in the woods, permits to cut down trees in National Forests are now available. These permits allow people to enter National Forest land and choose their own tree from the thousands of naturally grown options.

In past years, the price of permits has varied, but this year they are free. Permits bought online will still be free, but require a $2.50 processing fee. The permits can be obtained at any local ranger station or online by visiting the Recreation.gov website, which provides the following guidelines:

By: Kailey Neitzel