U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit’s (LTBMU) has paused the Christmas Tree Permit Program for several years due to limited cutting areas, according to a press release. Over the last two decades, most legal and safe areas to park during snow removal conditions have been cleared of suitable trees or are currently being treated for forest health and fuels reduction projects. Christmas tree permits will be available from the Eldorado, Humboldt-Toiyabe and Tahoe national forests.
In support of the Every Kid Outdoors Program, LTBMU will continue to offer one free Christmas tree permit to fourth-grade students who present a valid pass. | fs.usda.gov/ltbmu, everykidoutdoors.gov
