BLM reduces fees for Christmas trees and firewood permit fees to $1 this holiday season

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BLM reduces fees for Christmas trees and firewood permit fees to $1 this holiday season

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In an effort to ease financial burdens and promote holiday activities, the Bureau of Land Management announced that it is reducing fees for personal-use Christmas tree and firewood permits through Jan. 31, 2026.

Under a new Secretarial Order issued by the Department of the Interior, Christmas tree permits will now be available for $1 per tree, and firewood permits for $1 per cord, across all BLM-managed lands. The initiative is part of a nationwide effort to provide economic relief during the holiday season while encouraging responsible forest management.

In addition to reduced fees, the BLM is increasing household limits:

• Households may now collect up to three Christmas trees.
• Firewood collection limits have been raised to up to 10 cords per household, where conditions allow.

Permits can be purchased online or at local BLM field offices.

All safety regulations, including fire prevention and Leave No Trace practices, remain in effect.

For more information, contact your local BLM office or visit www.blm.gov.

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America's public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.