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Merry Christmas!
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The Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Bureau of Land Management are pleased to offer Christmas tree permits (tags), now available at agency business offices.
Here are some quick facts for those traditionalists who prefer to stalk their own wild tannenbaums:
- Christmas tree tags are $5 each.
- A family may purchase up to three tags.
- Christmas tree tags can be used to cut trees on:
- National Forest lands in northern Idaho and Montana; and
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands administered by the Coeur d'Alene District Office in northern Idaho; and by the Missoula, Butte and Dillon field offices in western Montana.
The Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District offers a "permit by mail" system. Simply print and complete the form, include a check or money order, and mail. Tree tags will be mailed the next working day after receipt of application. Form and instructions are located at: www.fs.fed.us/ipnf/visit/brochures/xmas/cda_xmas_form.pdf
Please observe these rules when cutting Christmas trees:
- Know where you are! Call local agency offices to check current travel conditions before you go. Forest visitor maps and information are available at Forest Service and BLM offices. National Forest maps also are available online at: www.fs.fed.us/recreation/nationalforeststore/
- Cut your tree at least 200 feet from main roads, campgrounds, recreation sites, and the Deception Creek and Priest Lake Experimental Forests. No cutting is allowed within these areas or within Wilderness, Wilderness Study Areas, National Recreation Areas; English Point on the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District; or within the Wallace Forest Conservation Area.
- Cut your tree at least 100 yards from streams.
- Select your tree from thickets or overstocked areas. Do not remove trees from active timber sale areas, plantations or other sparsely stocked areas. Leave isolated trees and single growing trees.
- Cut only one tree per tag.
- Attach the fluorescent tree tag to your tree before putting it into your vehicle.
- Don't cut large trees just to get the top! Cut the stem off below the lowest live limb or 8 inches above the ground, whichever is lower. Keep discarded tree limbs and tree sections out of roads and ditches.
- On back roads, we encourage you to cut trees that are growing within the road prism (from the top of the cut bank to the bottom of the fill slope) of little-used roads. This helps to keep roads open and safe for travel.
- Be prepared for cold weather and snow! Dress warmly, carry extra food and hot drinks, and always let someone know your travel plans including destination and expected time of arrival back home. Start your tree hunting adventure early in the day while there's still plenty of daylight. Be sure to carry tire chains as most Forest roads are not plowed. Cell phone coverage is not available in many areas of the Forest.
| OFFICE HOURS FOR CHRISTMAS TREE TAGS ARE LISTED BELOW |
Interagency Office for Idaho Panhandle
National Forests & Bureau of Land Management
3815 Schreiber Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815-8363
(208) 765-7223
FAX: (208) 765-7307
North of I-90, between U.S. Hwy. 95 and
Ramsey Road on Kathleen Ave
HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
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Bonners Ferry Ranger District
6286 Main Street
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805-9764
(208) 267-5561
FAX: (208) 267-3732
1 mile south of Bonners Ferry on U.S. Hwy. 95
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
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Priest Lake Ranger District
32203 Hwy. 57
Priest River, ID, 83856-9612
(208) 443-2512
FAX: (208) 443-6845
On St. Hwy. 57, mile post 32, 3 miles south of Nordman
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Christmas Tree Tags also available at True Value Hardware, on Hwy 2 in Priest River
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Sandpoint Ranger District
1500 Highway 2, Suite 110
Sandpoint, ID 83864-9509
(208) 263-5111
FAX: (208) 265-6670
West edge of Sandpoint on U.S. Hwy. 2
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays
Christmas Tree Tags also available at True Value Hardware, on Hwy 2 in Priest River
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Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District
Fernan Office
2502 East Sherman Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814-5899
(208) 664-2318
FAX: (208) 769-3062
East of I-90 at exit 15
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
ALSO, extended hours on:
Fri., 12/5: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat., 12/6: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Fri., 12/12: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat., 12/13: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
NOTE: No firewood permits available during extended holiday hours.
Silver Valley Office
173 Commerce Dr.
Smelterville, ID 83868
(208) 783-2363
FAX: (208)783-2154
South of I-90 at exit 48
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
ALSO, extended hours on:
Fri., 12/5: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri., 12/12: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tree tags will also be available at various community events in the Silver Valley. Call (208) 783-2363 for more information.
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St. Joe Ranger District
St. Maries Office
222 S. 7th St., Suite 1
St. Maries, ID 83861-0407
(208) 245-2531
FAX: (208) 245-6052
Federal Building in downtown St. Maries
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
Avery Office
34 Hoyt Drive
Avery, ID 83802
(208)245-4517
FAX: (208) 245-6246
6 miles west of Avery on Forest Hwy. 50 (St. Joe River Rd.)
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
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Last updated: 11/25/08
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