If storing your tree outside for a few days before putting it in the house, keep it in an area protected from the wind, such as the north or east side of your house, or under a shaded tree. Once home, cut the bottom of the trunk off and place the freshly cut trunk in a bucket of water. If the tree is too big to transport inside of your vehicle, wrap it in canvas to prevent wind damage. Dragging the tree will rub off needles and bark. Helpful Cutting TipsĬarry your tree carefully out of the woods. Be sure to find your tree and leave the woods before dark. Don’t get locked out of your car! Park in areas so that traffic can get by safely, and do not block gates.īring plenty of food and water with you as well as an overnight survival kit in case you become stranded. Bring a spare key and give it to someone else in your party. Be sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas. Some Forest roads may be closed for the winter, do not drive around closed gates. Carry tire chains, shovel(s) and a tow chain. Expect winter weather, including cold temperatures, snow and winds. Don’t rely on GPS because it may not be up-to-date with Forest Service roads.ĭress warmly and take extra dry clothes. Be sure someone knows where you are and when to expect you back.Ĭheck the latest weather conditions, forest warnings and road closures before you leave on your trip.īring a map with you. Planning Your Trip How to Plan Your Tripīefore you leave home, be sure to measure the space where you plan to place the tree in your home (height and width), and measure the space in your vehicle where you will be transporting the tree.Ĭell service may be spotty or unavailable. Popular species for Christmas trees on the Humboldt-Toiyabe are: Jeffery pine, ponderosa pine, white fir, red fir, lodgepole pine, incense cedar, pinyon pine, and western juniper.Įnsure the tree you’ve selected to cut is within 10 feet of another living tree. If snow is on the ground, remove it from around the stump so you can accurately measure the stump and tree height.ĭo not cut five needle pines. Do not remove the top of the tree cut down the entire tree Stump diameter from the ground: 6 inches maximum No cutting on private property, within county parks, and your permit is only valid for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.ĭo not cut within active project areas – if you see crews or heavy equipment working, please find a different area to cut. Please ensure you’re truly on National Forest System lands. Please be sure to read and agree to all the tips and guidelines when selecting your tree.Įach Christmas tree permit is valid for the cutting of a tree in specific areas on lands managed by the Ranger District for which the permit was purchased.ĭo not cut in wilderness areas, designated campgrounds, or National Forest Administrative sites.Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one.This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest! Participating Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ranger Districts offering permits to cut a tree in specific areas include the Carson, Bridgeport, Austin-Tonapah, Ely, and Mountain City/Ruby Mountains/Jarbidge Ranger Districts. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
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