The U.S. Forest Service is now selling Christmas Tree cutting permits. 

Christmas Tree permits can be purchased online through Recreation.gov. An additional $2.50 will be charged for all online purchases. Permits for the Leadville and Salida Districts are $10 per tree. Trees in the South Park District are $20.

When venturing out to cut a Christmas tree in the forest, bring a printed copy of the permit along with a paper map as cell service may be spotty or unavailable. Handsaws and axes are the only tools allowed—chainsaws are prohibited.     

Also, as part of the national Every Kid Outdoors initiative, all fourth graders are eligible to receive one complimentary Christmas tree permit. For students to receive a free tree permit, they must present a valid paper voucher printed from the Every Kid Outdoors website.

For information about in-person or mail-in purchasing options, please contact the individual district offices. Visit www.fs.usda.gov/main/psicc/passes-permits.

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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