Cheaper and fresher than the market: how to get a permit and cut down a Christmas tree in the forest

Cutting down a Christmas tree is often illegal. But this month, you can purchase a Forest Service-issued permit to cut your own tree, subject to certain rules, which may vary by forest. Lifehacker.

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Before you grab your ax and head into the woods this holiday season, here's what you need to know about tree cutting permit program.

Get permission to cut down your own holiday tree

The USDA Forest Service sells permits to cut down a Christmas tree through recreation.gov. Prices range from $5 to $20, depending on the location of the forest. To buy a permit in advance and find a local participating forest, use this broker. The site also has tips and tricks for choosing a felling site that you need to learn before you start cutting a tree.

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You can only cut down trees located in specially designated and approved areas in the forest. This permit program is administered by the USDA Forest Service, which is not the same as US National Parks. If you are not sure if you are allowed to cut down a tree in a certain area, visit this Page on Recreation.gov and enter either the name of your state or the name of the forest you have in mind.

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As part of this permitting program, you will help thin out densely populated stands of small diameter trees. Removing trees already designated by the Forest Service allows other trees to grow bigger and stronger.

In addition, you will feel proud and satisfied that you will cut down the perfect Christmas tree for your home. This is a real win-win.

Permits sell out fast, so be sure to get them before the busy holiday season starts.

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