Los Angeles Times

Why the Forest Service is encouraging people to cut Christmas trees on public lands (with permits)

When it comes to finding the perfect Christmas tree, William Lyon has it down to a science. Every year, Lyon downloads official maps of U.S. Forest Service roads — Apple and Google maps never have ...
The Union Democrat

Permits now available to cut Christmas trees in Stanislaus National Forest

The Stanislaus National Forest is now offering permits for people to cut and harvest up to two Christmas trees for $20 each, with tree cutting allowed from Friday, Nov. 29, through Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Berkshire Eagle

State’s climate chief says ‘compromise’ may be in the works for Mount Washington forest project after top officials tour site

MOUNT WASHINGTON — State foresters say their project to tackle invasives and pests and cut some trees here will help the land and help curb the effects of climate change. They also say that a weed ...
Orlando Sentinel

Cut down your own Florida Christmas tree in Ocala National Forest

There’s something romantic or nostalgic about the idea of cutting down your own Christmas tree, whether it harkens back to family memories or holiday movies that feature a hand-cut tree. On a merry ...
9NEWS

Cutting your Christmas tree in Colorado? Make a plan now

COLORADO, USA — Hiking through the forest in search of the perfect Christmas tree is a memorable way spend some time during the holidays in Colorado. Whether it has been a family tradition for ...