The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the Carson City District says they are continuing to sell firewood cutting permits at multiple locations.
Pinyon Pine and Utah Juniper permits are $10 a cord and only dead trees, standing or down, may be cut.
Permits are valid for 90 days from the date of purchase
Permits are for no more than five cords of wood can be purchased at one time and there's an annual limit of ten cords.
A commercial firewood permit is required for people who want more than ten cords.
Maps of authorized cutting areas are provided with the purchase of a permit.
During dry weather, the BLM wants to remind wood cutters to bring a fire extinguisher, shovel and bucket of water handy. Chainsaws must also be equipped with spark arrestors.
A list of locations can be found below. All locations accept cash or check and the BLM in Carson City will process any credit card orders in person or over the phone.
BLM-Carson City District Office Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
5665 Morgan Mill Rd. 775-885-6000
Carson City, NV 89701
Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1477 US Highway 395 North Suite A 775-782-8144
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (inside museum building)
Alpine County Chamber of Commerce Daily, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
3 Webster St. 530-694-2475
Markleeville, CA 96120
After Nov 15th: Mon.-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
UNR Cooperative Extension Office-Fallon Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
111 Sheckler Road 775-423-5121
Fallon, NV 89406
Galena Creek Visitor Center Tues.-Sun., 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mt. Rose Highway, Reno, NV 775-849-4948
6 miles up Mt. Rose Hwy from Hwy 395/580
After Oct 15th: Fri.-Sun., 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
For more information, please call Paul Fuselier at 775-885-6000.
(The BLM, Carson City District contributed to this report).
