GATHERING FOREST PRODUCTS
Clearwater National Forest

FIREWOOD
Personal use firewood permits are available to individuals at any Clearwater NF office. A permit costs $5.00 per cord with a minimum purchase of 4 cords and a maximum of 12 cords. Permits are valid from the date sold until March 31st of the following year.

Personal use firewood permits authorize an individual to cut and remove dead trees and logs from National Forest and BLM lands. Firewood cutting, or related disturbance, is not allowed near any running stream, pond, lake, or wet areas to protect water quality and fish habitat and is not allowed within 300 feet of any fish-bearing stream.

Cutting and hauling firewood for your personal use at home is prohibited one-quarter mile on either side of the Lolo Motorway (Road 500) or the historic trails that wind through the Lolo Trail Corrridor. More information on firewood cutting is provided with the permit or you can read more in this brochure. It is important to note that firewood cut under personal use permits cannot be sold.

BERRIES, MUSHROOMS, BEARGRASS, HERBS
Collecting small quantities of these and similar products for personal use does not require a permit. The personal use limit on huckleberries is 30 gallons per season.

Commercial gathering (for resale or large quantities) does require a permit and payment of a fee. Inquire at the appropriate Ranger District for information on collecting areas, permits and requirements.

Mushrooms - Please view our 2011 Mushroom Guide. A free use mushroom harvesting permit is required to gather mushrooms for personal use on national forest land. The permits are also valid for collecting mushrooms in the Idaho portion of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Permits are available at national forest offices and some local businesses.

Commercial harvesting may be allowed on the Clearwater National Forest. Contact the Forest at (208) 476-4541.

LANDSCAPING ROCKS, TREES
Inquire at the appropriate Ranger District about permits to remove boulders, stumps, and small trees.

CHRISTMAS TREES
From mid-November through December 24, personal use Christmas tree permits are available at all Clearwater NF offices and designated stores. Permits cost $5.00 per tree, and you may purchase up to 3 permits per family. Permittees can cut their Christmas trees on National Forest and BLM land. More information on cutting areas is provided with the permit and in our Cutting Your Christmas Tree brochure.