DOLORES, Colo. - This holiday season, permits are available for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management public lands in the greater Dolores area from Nov. 23 - Dec. 24.
Permits are for piñon pine or juniper trees and may be purchased for $10 per tree at the Tres Rios Field Office, 29211 CO-184, Dolores, Colo., Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Printed maps of cutting areas are also available at the BLM office.
BLM recommends bringing along a handsaw, eye protection, rope or twine, extra food, water and blankets when you cut your tree. Tire chains, a shovel and emergency supplies are also a good idea.
The BLM accepts cash, check or credit card. For more information about Christmas tree cutting on BLM lands, call (970) 882-1120.
Permits for cutting Christmas trees on National Forest lands are available at U.S. Forest Service offices. For more information on National Forest permits, call (970) 247-4874.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
