Carson City, NV…Dead and downed firewood cutting permits are now available to purchase on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. Forest officials stress that it is extremely important for firewood cutters to pay special attention to the terms and conditions of their permit.

Firewood permits cost $10 per cord with a two cord minimum and a 10 cord maximum for the year. A cord is the amount of wood in a stack four feet wide by four feet high by eight feet in length. Permits are valid through Dec. 31, 2021.

While the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger District offices remain closed to the public to minimize the impacts and spread of the COVID-19, firewood permits can be purchased at the locations listed below. Additional locations to purchase fuelwood permits may become available in the future.

Walker General Store
106651 US-395
Coleville, CA 96107
(530) 495-2911
Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Alpine County Chamber of Commerce
3 Webster Street
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2475
Thurs.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed most major holidays.

Forest Supervisor’s Office
775-331-6444
Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closed Holidays

Even though permits are available, some cutting areas could still be inaccessible due to snow or wet conditions. Woodcutters should contact the respective Ranger District office for up-to-date road conditions before heading out to cut wood.

· Carson Ranger District: (775) 882-2766
· Bridgeport Ranger District: (760) 932-7070
· Forest Supervisor’s Office: (775) 331-6444

Proper and responsible use of vehicles on Forest roads is important to ensure roads remain in good shape for all visitors. Causing damage to roads and other Forest resources can be a violation of federal regulations, which could carry a fine up to $5,000 and/or six months in jail.

Even though it is suggested that vehicles should park completely off the main roadway and no more than one car length from roads, woodcutters need to avoid driving off the road onto wet, unstable ground. This will help prevent them from getting stuck or leaving behind large, deep ruts.

Late spring and early fall are the best times to cut firewood. In mid-summer, as the woods dry out and temperatures heat up, restrictions may be imposed due to high fire danger. Restrictions could include limiting chainsaw use to hours before 1 p.m. or enacting temporary area closures.

Forest officials also remind woodcutters to not cut trees in administrative sites, such as campgrounds, as doing so would create unnecessary risk of injury to people and property. A fire extinguisher and shovel are required when using a chainsaw for cutting firewood. For an up-to-date listing of fire restrictions, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/htnf/alerts-notices.

For additional information on the Forest, please visit www.fs.usda.gov/htnf or participate in the conversation at https://twitter.com/HumboldtToiyabe and https://facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF/.

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The Humboldt-Toiyabe’s spectacular 6.3 million acres make it the largest national forest in the lower 48 states. Located in Nevada and a small portion of eastern California, the Forest offers year-round recreation of all types.