The San Juan National Forest is offering free permits for personal-use firewood cutting to the general public through May 31. The free-use permits are for personal use only and exclude the cutting of firewood for commercial purposes.
Forest users are asked to comply with normal permit requirements and forest regulations, even when collecting forest products under the free-use allowance. Beginning June 1, regular fuelwood permits will be available for purchase at district and forest offices across the San Juan National Forest.
These free-use permits are valid for cutting up to and a maximum of four cords of personal-use firewood. The authorization packets are limited to one per household and only people 18 years or older may participate.
Individuals may pick up an authorization packet at any one of the four National Forest offices during regular business hours. A self-service table will be located near the front entrance at each office.
Woodcutters must carry the authorization packet with them while cutting. Forest officials urge the public to plan ahead and contact their local ranger district prior to starting their trip. Many forest roads are still not accessible.
For more information and firewood cutting guidelines, contact one of the San Juan National Forest offices:
San Juan National Forest headquarters at 247-4874.Columbine Ranger District at 884-2512.Dolores Ranger District t 882-7296.Pagosa Ranger District at 264-2268.
