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Christmas tree-cutting season begins Saturday, Nov. 16, in the White River National Forest. Permits can now be purchased from district offices, local vendors, and online at .

Permits purchased in person at a district office or local vendor are $10 per tree. There is an additional $2.50 processing fee for permits purchased online. 

Fourth graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit through the Every Kid Outdoors program. Visit the Every Kid Outdoors website at  to register. Once registered, students can receive their free Christmas tree permit by either bringing their printed voucher to one of the district offices or through  with a $2.50 processing fee by entering their voucher or pass number when prompted.

All trees must be for personal use and there is a limit of five permits per person.

Go to  for details to help you plan your trip, including: 

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• District office and vendor locations.
• Regulations for Christmas tree cutting.
• Links to online sales.
• Maps of cutting areas and motor vehicle use maps of available roads.

Please consider conditions and travel restrictions when choosing your cutting site as all permit sales are final. Snow accumulation may mean that roads are inaccessible, and many roads will close to wheeled vehicles as districts transition to winter travel.