Carson City, NV…Dead and downed firewood cutting permits will be available starting April 1, on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District. Forest officials stress that it is extremely important for firewood cutters to pay special attention to the terms and conditions of their permit. Firewood permits cost $10 per cord with a two cord minimum and a 10 cord maximum for the year. A cord is the amount of wood in a stack four feet wide by four feet high by eight feet in length. Permits are valid through Dec. 31, 2019, and can be purchased at the locations listed below. Additional locations to purchase fuelwood permits may become available in the future.

Carson Ranger District 1536 S. Carson Street Carson City, NV. 89701 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon.—Fri. Phone: 775-882-2766

Supervisor’s Office 1200 Franklin Way Sparks, NV. 89431 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Mon.—Fri. Phone: 775-331-6444
Even though permits are available, some cutting areas could still be inaccessible due to snow or wet conditions. Woodcutters should contact the Carson Ranger District Office at 775-882-2766 for up-to-date road conditions before heading out to cut wood.

Proper and responsible use of vehicles on Forest roads is important to ensure roads remain in good shape for all visitors. Causing damage to roads and other Forest resources can be a violation of federal regulations, which could carry a fine up to $5,000 and/or six months in jail.

Even though it is suggested that vehicles should park completely off the main roadway and no more than one car length from roads, woodcutters need to avoid driving off the road onto wet, unstable ground. This will help prevent them from getting stuck or leaving behind large, deep ruts.

Late spring and early fall are the best times to cut firewood. In mid-summer, as the woods dry out and temperatures heat up, restrictions may be imposed due to high fire danger. Restrictions could include limiting chainsaw use to hours before 1 p.m. or enacting temporary area closures.

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