The holiday season is coming and thousands of people will be finding their Christmas trees on public lands this year. In November, the BLM Utah will begin selling non-commercial permits to cut pinyon pine, juniper, and fir trees. Permits are available for purchase during regular business hours, excluding federal holidays, at the following locations:

Moab Field Office Dates: Nov. 5 through Dec. 24 Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Pinyon Pine Where to purchase permits: Moab Field Office, 82 East Dogwood Moab, UT 84532 For more information: (435) 259-2100 3

Monticello Field Office Dates: Nov. 5 through Dec. 24 Cost: $10 each with a limit of two per household Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper Where to purchase permits: Monticello Field Office, 365 North Main, Monticello, UT 84535 For more information: (435) 587-1500

Price Field Office Dates: Nov. 15 – Dec. 21 Cost: $10 each with a limit of five per household Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper Where to purchase permits: Price Field Office, 125 South 600 West, Price, UT 84501 For more information: (435) 636-3600

Vernal Field Office Dates: Nov. 15 – Dec. 21 Cost: $10 each with a limit of one permit per household. Type: Pinyon Pine and Juniper Where to purchase permits: Vernal Field Office, 170 South 500 East, Vernal, UT 84078 For more information: (435) 781-4400

Information is also available at: https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/forests-andwoodlands/forest-product-permits/utah-christmastrees

Early season cutting is advised as winter weather conditions in the mountains are unpredictable. Be prepared for slick, snow-packed roads and carry chains. The BLM recommends a four-wheel drive vehicle or snow machine in many locations. Stay on designated roads and trails and respect private property boundaries. Let someone know where you are planning to go and the approximate time you will return. Remember to carry a cell phone, bring additional warm clothing, gloves, boots, a container of hot liquid, water, and a lunch or snack. Carry a flashlight, shovel, first-aid kit, matches, a hatchet, axe or handsaw, and rope to secure your tree. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The agency’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Diverse activities authorized on these lands generated $96 billion in sales of goods and services throughout the American economy in fiscal year 2017. These activities supported more than 468,000 jobs.