SALT LAKE CITY-The holiday season is coming and thousands of people will be finding their Christmas trees on public lands this year. In November, the BLM Utah will begin selling non-commercial permits to cut pinyon pine, juniper, and fir trees. Permits are available for purchase during regular business hours, excluding federal holidays, at the following locations:
Salt Lake Field Office
Dates: Beginning Nov. 5 Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Juniper and Pinyon Pine Where to purchase permits: Salt Lake Field Office, 2370 South Decker Lake Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84119
For more information: (801) 977-4300
** The Salt Lake Field Office also sells tree cutting permits for the Fillmore Field Office and BLM lands in Elko County. Tree permits for Elko County are $4 each with a limit of 10 per household.
Fillmore Field Office
Dates: Beginning Nov. 5 Cost: $10 each with a limit of three per household Type: Juniper and Pinyon Pine Where to purchase permits: Fillmore Field Office, 95 East 500 North, Fillmore, UT 84631 or Salt Lake Field Office, 2370 South Decker Lake Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84119 For more information: (435) 743-3100
St. George Field Office
Dates: Beginning Nov. 14 Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Pinyon Pine Where to purchase permits: St. George Field Office, 345 East Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790 For more information: (435) 688-3200
Arizona Strip District
Dates: Beginning Nov. 14 Cost: $5 each with a limit of two per household Where to purchase permits: St. George Field Office, 345 East Riverside Drive, St. George, UT 84790 For more information: (435) 688-3200
Cedar City Field Office
Dates: Beginning Nov. 5 Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Juniper, Pinyon Pine and White Fir Where to purchase permits: Cedar City Field Office, 176 East D.L. Sargent Drive, Cedar City, UT 84721 For more information: (435) 865-3000
Richfield Field Office
Dates: Beginning Nov. 5 Cost: $10 each with a limit of three per household Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper Where to purchase permits: Richfield Field Office, 150 East 900 North, Richfield, UT 84701 For more information: (435) 896-1500
Henry Mountains Field Station
Dates: Beginning Nov. 5 Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper Where to purchase permits: Henry Mountains Field Station, 380 South 100 West, Hanksville, UT 84734 For more information: (435) 542-3461
Kanab Field Office
Dates: Beginning Nov. 5 Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Juniper and Pinyon Pine
Where to purchase permits: Kanab Field Office, 669 South Highway 89 A, Kanab, UT 84741 For more information: (435) 644-1200
Moab Field Office
Dates: Nov. 5 through Dec. 24 Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Pinyon Pine Where to purchase permits: Moab Field Office, 82 East Dogwood Moab, UT 84532 For more information: (435) 259-2100
Monticello Field Office
Dates: Nov. 5 through Dec. 24 Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper Where to purchase permits: Monticello Field Office, 365 North Main, Monticello, UT 84535 For more information: (435) 587-1500
Price Field Office
Dates: Nov. 15 - Dec. 21 Cost: $10 each with a limit of five per household
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper Where to purchase permits: Price Field Office, 125 South 600 West, Price, UT 84501 For more information: (435) 636-3600
Vernal Field Office
Dates: Nov. 15 - Dec. 21
Cost: $10 each with a limit of one permit per household.
Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper Where to purchase permits: Vernal Field Office, 170 South 500 East, Vernal, UT 84078
For more information: (435) 781-4400
Information is also available at: https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/forests-and-woodlands/forest-product-permits/utah-christmastrees
Early season cutting is advised as winter weather conditions in the mountains are unpredictable. Be prepared for slick, snow-packed roads and carry chains. The BLM recommends a four-wheel drive vehicle or snow machine in many locations. Stay on designated roads and trails and respect private property boundaries. Let someone know where you are planning to go and the approximate time you will return. Remember to carry a cell phone, bring additional warm clothing, gloves, boots, a container of hot liquid, water, and a lunch or snack. Carry a flashlight, shovel, first-aid kit, matches, a hatchet, axe or handsaw, and rope to secure your tree. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
