Forest Opens for Christmas Tree Cutting

(KLIX)-If you haven’t gotten the old Christmas tree yet, you can start looking this weekend. The Forest Service announced Christmas tree permits will go on sale this Friday Nov. 16th. The permits cost $5 bucks and it lets you get a tree up to ten feet high. If you want something taller you can pay for a $10 permit. There are several locations to get your permits

Fairfield Area

Fairfield Ranger District Office – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday-Friday

Camas Creek General Store – 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday – Thursday                                                   7:00 AM – 7:30 PM Friday – Saturday

Twin Falls Area

Forest Supervisor’s Office – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Friday

Rock Creek General Store – 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Seven days/week

Burley Area

Minidoka Ranger District Office – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Friday

Ketchum Area

Ketchum Ranger District Office – 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday

Sawtooth NRA Hdqtrs Office – 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday

9:00-4:30 Saturday–Sunday through Dec. 9^th. Starting Dec. 15^th Headquarters will be open on Saturdays 9:00-4:30 throughout the winter.

Hailey Area

LL Green’s Hardware – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday-Saturday

Stanley Area

Stanley Ranger Station – 8:30 AM – 12:00; 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

The Forest Service will have extended hours during the thanksgiving weekend. The Forest Service asks that you check with them before you head out. There are areas were you cannot cut down a tree such as campgrounds, administrative sites, ski areas, summer home sites and organization camps.