CHRISTMAS TREE PERMITS AVAILABLE

Christmas tree cutting permits are now available from Olympic National Forest offices.

According to Lorina Madinger, Support Services Specialist with the Forest Service Headquarters in Olympia, permits cost $5 each (cash or check only) and can be purchased during regular business hours at:

Forest Service Headquarters in Olympia
Hood Canal Ranger District Office in Quilcene
Hoodsport Visitor Information Center
Pacific Ranger District Office in Quinault
Forks Visitor Information Center.

The permit entitles you to cut one tree larger than two feet but no more than 20 feet in height. Maps and information about cutting locations will be provided with each permit sale. Mail order permits are available from the Olympia, Quilcene, and Quinault offices through the Forest Service website:www.fs.usda.gov/olympic.

If you plan to take advantage of this opportunity, Madinger suggests you be prepared for winter weather and winter driving, packing warm clothes and changes of clothes, blankets, and chains for your vehicle. Also, you should let someone know where you are going.

For more information by telephone, contact one of the offices:

Olympic National Forest Headquarters Olympia (360-956-2300)
Hood Canal Ranger District Office in Quilcene (360-765-2200)
Pacific Ranger District Office in Quinault (360-288-2525)