Christmas Tree Permits Available for BLM Wyoming Public Lands

Christmas tree permits are available for Bureau of Land Management public lands in Wyoming. Permits may be purchased at BLM Wyoming field offices between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday or online. Currently, the Casper, Buffalo, Cody, Lander and Worland field officers are selling permits online. The Rawlins, Rock Springs, Pinedale and Kemmerer field offices will begin selling permits on November 23.  A BLM permit is valid for trees located on BLM-administered lands only. Permits for trees on U.S. Forest Service-administered land can be obtained at your local Forest Service office and at some BLM offices.

Tree cutters must have a valid permit with them while cutting a tree. Trees may not be cut within wilderness areas, wilderness study areas, timber sale areas or administrative sites such as developed campgrounds. Although the Christmas tree permits are for any tree species, the BLM recommends Engelmann spruce, subalpine fir, Douglas fir, ponderosa pine and lodgepole pine as the best species to cut for your Christmas tree. Christmas trees harvested from aspen stands and dense young stands will contribute to forest health and improve wildlife habitat. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to not trespass on private land and to make sure you’re cutting the tree in the correct area. Be prepared for winter weather and high country conditions. Click here for information on how to purchase a permit online.