The San Juan National Forest is extending its availability of free permits for personal-use firewood cutting to the general public through Sept. 30. The forest is also allowing visitors to prudently collect up to 250 pounds of rock under free-use conditions.
Rock permits are required for 250 pounds of rock or more. The free-use permits are for personal-use only and exclude commercial purposes. Forest users are asked to comply with normal permit requirements.
Free-use permits are valid for cutting up to and a maximum of 10 cords of personal-use firewood. The authorization packets are limited to one per household and individuals 18 years or older.
Individuals may pick up an authorization packet at any one of the four National Forest offices during regular business hours. Woodcutters must carry the authorization packet with them while cutting. Carrying an axe or shovel and having their chainsaw equipped with an approved spark arrester when cutting wood are also required.
For more information and permit guidelines, contact a local district office.
Columbine Ranger District at 884-2512
Dolores Ranger District at 882-7296
Pagosa Ranger District at 264-2268
