How to cut your own Christmas tree for $5
This is a press release courtesy USDA Forest Service
Christmas tree permits are, or soon will be, available at Willamette National Forest Ranger District offices in Detroit, Sweet Home, McKenzie Bridge, and Westfir, as well as several businesses. | LIST
Personal use permits are $5 each, allow the holders to cut one tree and a maximum of five permits can be purchased by one household.
Being well prepared for your Christmas tree outing is the best way to enjoy the day.
- Bring a handsaw or axe as well as winter clothing and safety equipment.
- Tire chains and a shovel are recommended
- Take extra food, drinking water, blankets, a flashlight, first aid kit and survival gear.
- Tree cutting and travel may take longer than anticipated, so get an early start and leave the woods well before dark.
- To keep the tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard, leave it outside until you are ready to put it in a stand, then cut the trunk at an angle and keep it in plenty of water.
People can purchase permits and receive maps of cutting areas at Ranger District offices on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some offices will be open on the following weekend dates:
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Ranger District, and 1st day of sales
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Weekend Dates Open
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Ranger District, and 1st day of sales
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Weekend Dates Open
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| Middle Fork 541-782-2283 Monday, Nov. 10th |
Nov. 29, 30; Dec. 6,7**; Dec. 13,14 (8:30 – 3:00) **Smokey visits Dec 6, 13, & 14 from 9-2. |
Sweet Home 541-367-5168 Mon, Nov 24th |
None |
| McKenzie River 541-822-3381 Monday, Nov 10th |
Nov 29; Dec. 6*** (9:00 – 2:00) ***Smokey visits both days |
Detroit 503.854.3366 Monday, Nov 17th |
None |
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Business*
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Town
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Business
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Town
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| CG Market (937.3124) | Lowell | Leaburg Country Store (896.0500) | Leaburg | |
| Jasper Store (746.2032) | Jasper | Mather's Market (726.8570) | Cedar Flats | |
| Rascals Market (782.3704) | Oakridge | Midway Grocery (367.1552) | Sweet Home | |
| Meyers General Store & Spirit Shop (822.3531) | Blue River | Lakeside Market (367.3397) | Foster | |
| Harbicks Country Store (822-3575) | McKenzie Bridge | Mountain High Grocery (503 854.3696) | Detroit | |
| McKenzie Bridge General Store (822-3221) | McKenzie Bridge | Lake Detroit Market (503.854.3433) | Detroit | |
| Vida Community Market (896-3261) | Vida |
*All area codes are 541 unless otherwise noted.
