CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District will begin selling Christmas tree permits on Mon., Nov. 16. The cost of the permit is $5.00 and is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 24.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the public may purchase permits at the Carson City District Office by appointment only, or by phone. To purchase permits over the phone using a credit or debit card or to make an appointment, call 775-885-6000. Appointments will be at the Carson City District Office, located at 5665 Morgan Mill Road, in Carson City. Appointments are available on Tues. and Thurs. from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To ensure that you receive your permit tag in time to cut your tree this holiday season, please submit your request no later than Fri., Dec. 18.Currently, Christmas tree permits are not available for purchase online.
Upon purchase of a permit, a map and permit stipulations will be provided. No more than ten permits may be purchased by one individual; the permits are for individual use only. The permit allows the purchaser to cut only a pinyon pine or juniper tree. The cutting of all other tree species is prohibited. Christmas trees may be harvested on all BLM-administered lands except those designated as wilderness study areas.
BLM Christmas tree permits can also be purchased at the following locations:
BLM Carson City District Office
5665 Morgan Mill Rd.
Carson City, NV 89701
Call for an appointment or purchase by phone,
775-885-6000
By appointment, Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
BLM-Nevada State Office-Reno
1340 Financial Blvd., Reno, NV 89520
Call for an appointment or purchase by phone,
775-861-6500
Carson City Chamber of Commerce
1900 S. Carson St.
Carson City, NV 89701
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 775-882-1565
Cold Springs Station
5200 U.S. Highway 50 (62 miles east of Fallon)
Mon. Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 8 a.m. - 8p.m.
Sun. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed on Tues. & Wed.
775-423-1233
Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce
1477 US Highway 395 North Suite A (inside museum building)
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m./Closed 12-1 p.m. 775-782-8144
Consolidated Agencies of Human Services-Hawthorne
924 5th St.
Hawthorne, NV 89415
Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 775-945-2471
UNR Cooperative Extension Office-Fallon
111 Sheckler Rd., Fallon, NV
Call for an appointment, 775-423-5121
Available Mon.-Thursday, 9a.m.-12a.m. & 2p.m.-4 p.m.
Middlegate Station
42500 U.S. Highway 50 (48 miles east of Fallon)
7 a.m. - 9 p.m., daily 775-423-7134
Cal Ranch - Carson City
2035 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89706
Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.,
Sun., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 775-461-2213
Tree cutters should be prepared with warm clothing, first aid kit, extra food and water, heavy rope or chain, shovel, and tire chains, in the event of bad road conditions or inclement weather. Some cutting areas may be inaccessible after snowfall, so it is advisable to cut trees early in the season.
In addition, while out cutting your Christmas tree, remember to have your permit, follow all cutting stipulations, and all recommended procedures to prevent wildfires. Also, stay on existing roads, consult your maps to insure you are on BLM land, and please report any permit violations with as much information as possible (e.g. date, license plate number, detailed location, and directions to area) to the Carson City District Office.
For more information, please contact Amanda Amar, Carson City BLM Forest Products Manager, at 775-885-6000 or aamar@blm.gov
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
