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Christmas tree season on the IPNF |
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November 3, 2017 |
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It is soon to be the most wonderful time of year
to visit the Idaho Panhandle National Forests
and find the perfect Christmas tree! Individual
Christmas tree permits are $5 each and are
available at the U.S. Forest Service supervisor
or district offices.
All fourth graders, including homeschooled
fourth graders, are eligible to receive a free
Christmas tree permit.
The free tree permit is part of the U.S. Forest
Service’s Every Kid in a Park initiative. Every
Kid in a Park is a national effort to encourage
children to visit national parks, forests and
public lands. The program is part of an
interagency call to action to build the next
generation of conservationists.
To receive their free tree permit, students need
to complete an activity and print the voucher at
www.everykidinapark.gov, and bring it to any
of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests offices.
The fourth grader does need to be present and
must show a valid paper voucher or durable Every
Kid in a Park pass obtained from the website or
participating federal agency.
A mail-order form is not an option for this
program.
Most of our 2.5 million acres of National Forest
System lands are open to Christmas tree cutting.
Please be prepared for winter weather and be
check the conditions before driving.
It is advised to start tree hunting early in the
day to have plenty of daylight hours. Dress for
the season, and be prepared for the cold and
snow!
For more information, including office hours and
locations, please visit
http://www.fs.usda.gov/ipnf. |
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