MONTROSE, Colo. - This holiday season, permits are available for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management public lands in the greater Montrose area from Nov. 19 - Dec. 24.
Permits are for piñon pine or juniper trees and may be purchased for $8 per tree at the Public Lands Center, 2465 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose, Colo., Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Printed maps of cutting areas are also available at the center.
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) 240-5300.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
