BLM Holiday Tree Cutting Permits Available

Price Field Office
PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Price Field Office will begin selling Christmas tree cutting permits starting on November 22, and continuing through December 23, 2010. The pinion pine and juniper tree tags are $10 each this year with one permit allowed per household. An individual may purchase up to three tags, but must provide the name and address of each person for which the tags are being purchased. It would be appreciated if the correct amount of money was provided at the time of purchase.

Maps of the tree cutting areas are provided with each tree tag along with the personal-use tree policy and conservation code. The map is part of the actual tree cutting permit. Trees may be cut only in designated areas.

Tree tags are available in Price at:
BLM Price Field Office
125 South 600 West
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

While creating holiday memories while searching for the perfect family holiday tree, be sure to be safe, please stay on established roads, protect wildlife, leave gates closed, respect fences and other property, and carry out litter. Be prepared for winter weather conditions!

For additional information on tree cutting on BLM managed lands, visit the website at http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/price.html  or call the BLM Office at (435) 636-3600.


Vernal Field Office
Vernal, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Vernal Field Office will begin selling Christmas tree cutting permits starting on November 18. The pinion pine and juniper tree tags are $10 each this year with one permit allowed per household. An individual may purchase up to five tags, but must provide the name and address of each person for which the tags are being purchased.

Maps of the tree cutting areas are provided with each tree tag along with the personal-use tree policy, conservation code, and recycling information. The map is part of the actual tree cutting permit. Trees may be cut only in designated areas.

Tree tags are available in Vernal at:
BLM Vernal Field Office - 170 S 500 E - 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (thru December 23)
Davis Jubilee - 575 West Main (thru December 20)

Tree tags are available in Roosevelt at:
Davis Jubilee - 750 E 200 N (thru December 20)
Stewart’s Marketplace - 245 W Hwy 40 (thru December 20)

Recycling a holiday tree is easy!
1. When it is time to take down the holiday tree, remove all non-organic tree accessories that could contaminate the recycling process. These include the tree stand, lights, tinsel and ornaments. Unfortunately, flocked trees cannot be recycled.

2. Place the tree in a sheet or old blanket and take it to 100 West 100 North, Vernal, Utah, between December 26 and January 11, 2010. Trees in plastic tree bags cannot be recycled.

While creating holiday memories while searching for the perfect family holiday tree, be sure to be safe, please stay on established roads, protect wildlife, leave gates closed, respect fences and other property, and carry out litter. Be prepared for winter weather conditions!

For additional information on tree cutting on BLM managed lands, visit the website at http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal.html  or call the BLM Office at (435) 781-4400.


Salt Lake Field Office
Sale date: November 26 at 8:00 a.m.
Cost: $10 each with a limit of 2 per household
Type: Juniper
Where: Tooele County near Vernon
Address: 2370 South 2300 West, Salt Lake City. For more information, please contact the office at (801) 977-4300

There are also 50 permits available for Pinyon Pine in the Raft River wood gathering area only. This area is in Box Elder County near the Utah/Idaho/Nevada border. This area is approximately 3 hours from Salt Lake.


Richfield Field Office
Sale date: Currently on sale
Cost: $10 each with a limit of 1 per household
Type: Pinyon/Juniper
Where: Various areas across the Field Office
Address: 150 East 900 North, Richfield, Monday through Friday, 7:45-4:30. For more information, contact the Richfield office at (435) 896-1500.


Moab Field Office
Sale date: Currently on sale
Cost: $5 each with a limit of 10 per family
Type: Pinyon/Juniper
Where: Various areas across the Field Office in Grand and San Juan counties
Address: 82 East Dogwood, Moab. For maps and locations for tree cutting, contact the Moab office at (435) 259-2100, Monday through Friday, 7:45 – 4:30.


Monticello Field Office
Sale date: Currently on sale
Cost: $10 each with a limit of 5 per household
Type: Pinyon/Juniper
Where: Various areas across the Field Office
Address: 435 North Main, Monticello. For more information, contact the Monticello office at (435) 587-1500, 7:45 – 4:30 Monday through Friday.