Christmas tree permits available online

IRON RIVER — Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase online through Recreation.gov.  
    Details about designated cutting areas, dates and types of trees that may be cut may be found here: https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/.
    “For every tree that is found, cut and carried home as a holiday fixture, a new story is created,” said USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. “These stories become the precious memories that create traditions worth carrying on for generations and further connect families with their local forests.” 
    To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit Recreation.gov and search for Ottawa National Forest Christmas Tree Permits.  It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit.  Visitors will also need to set up or login to a Recreation.gov account to complete the transaction. 
    For many families, venturing into a National Forest to cut their Christmas tree for the holidays is a treasured tradition carried on for generations.          For families creating new traditions, a trip to their local forest to cut their own Christmas tree may be a thrilling experience as they discover the joy of hiking through the forest in search of the perfect holiday centerpiece. For additional information about purchasing your Christmas tree permit on-line visit the Ottawa National Forest website or call your local Forest Service office.