Forest management activities are carried out by on-site professional foresters and technicians. Download a fuelwood permit application and print it to purchase a fuelwood permit by mail. (360) 436-1155 Annual harvest in recent years has been about one-third of estimated annual forest growth. As active members of our community, we are committed to providing recreation to the public from our working forest. Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide a receipt that includes the following: When you buy firewood write the seller's phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle. Attach colored load ticket in a visible location on the back of the load with the current date punched out, The permits are valid for use only at. Burn permits Washington Department of Natural Resources - Burn restrictions Contact information Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, and Okanogan counties agburnteamcro@ecy.wa.gov 509-575-2490 Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties agburnteamero@ecy.wa.gov These programs typically pay part or all of such installation services as wildland fire suppression, dirt road maintenance, and manipulation of forest stand structure to support military training and provide ecosystem services. In 2019, Disney CEO Bob Iger admitted that the company would stay silent regarding the Hong Kong pro-democracy . JBLM has 61,000 acres of forest, woodland, and savanna, most of which are actively managed for military training and for commercial and non-commercial uses. Please email us at recreation@greendiamond.com with any questions. Official websites use .gov A .gov endobj Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Supervisor's Office Actual timber sales. Cutting up a tree is only half the battle. Mosaic is unable to forecast these contingencies for more than a week at a time at a given location. Box 339500 MS 17 Wood or Christmas trees cannot be sold. The western gray squirrel is listed as threatened by the state of Washington, and its habitat needs affect the design of many timber sales and ecological restoration projects. Permits are often first-come, first-served, and not issued during fire season or in active timber sale areas. Wood that has been split, dried, and stored under cover for at least a year burns best. In 1961, Federal legislation established the Armys reimbursable forestry program, allowing installations to use proceeds from timber sales to support forestry activities. Jackson-Washington State Forest 812-358-2160 When you have a permit and are cutting firewood on Mosaic forest lands, you must wear: Random onsite checks are made for permits and safety equipment. Email us. This information is also available at any Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest office. permit. on official, secure websites. 8. Seattle, WA 98109 You will need to document the amount of wood you have taken from the land and have that documentation available upon request. 1. Mt. These sales are bid on mostly by local loggers and sawmills, contributing to the local economy. The box is checked daily and staff will follow-up with your delivery as appropriate. Dress for the season. Woodcutters will be able to obtain up to twelve cords per household per year, but only in four cord increments at a time (up to the maximum of 12). Firewood cutting dates and prices vary by location. connected to the .gov website. Washington State Department of Agriculture (509) 664-9200, Chelan Ranger District Further penalties and restrictions may also apply. Darrington, WA 98241 The current inventory is nearly 2 billion board feet. This permit is a Harvest and Transport permit. (425) 888-1421 Firewood Cutting Permits can be purchased online (below) to cut firewood at designated locations on weekends only for personal use, such as heating a home. We aim to update weekend firewood cutting opportunities on this webpage on Thursdays for the following weekend. Sat: 10am-2pm. For wood cutting opportunities in other regions, see instructions below, or. Dampering down your stove just cuts off the air, which wastes wood, creates a lot of smoke, and produces very little heat. Woodcutting has been extended and will be permissable until October 16, 2022. website belongs to an official government organization in the Questions? Once cut, the wood needs to be transported from the woods to your truck or trailer. What kind of programs are there for wildfire mitigation? 03 Where can I get tree seedlings to plant? Firewood cutting opportunities will change based on the availability of wood, weather conditions and operational schedules. The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. connected to the .gov website. Simply click on the permit name, then print, complete, sign and keep the permit displayed in your vehicle. Cutting is limited to down material. (509) 682-4900, Cle Elum Ranger District Learn how to read a map and use a compass and carry them both with you. Cutting green trees without a permit is prohibited in the BLM Lakeview District. Per- Albert Ramirez. 810 State Route 20 Maps for designated areas accompany the permit. For other information, please call us at 253-967-3191. 9 0 obj December 15, 2020. Both the woodcutting permit and the woodcutting tags need to be in the woodcutters possession when gathering wood. (509) 852-1100, Entiat Ranger District Fill it out, enclose a $20 check payable to the State of Michigan, and send it to the DNR office which manages the state forest land where you wish to collect fuelwood. 13 0 obj Firewood permit for Perth Hills Sale $11.00 $22.00 IMPORTANT: Before purchasing, please ensure you visit, read, download the required information and understand the regulations. ***Free Personal-Use Firewood Cutting Extended.***. Check the owner's manual for your vehicle to see what load weights the truck can safely haul and make sure your vehicle is licensed for the weight you will be hauling. An official website of the United States government. No cutting or removal of standing trees, alive or dead (snags) is . Use a wood stove or fireplace that is certified in Washington, the right size, and properly installed. A standard, full cord of wood is a volume of 128 cubic feet, measured as a pile 8 feet long, 4 feet high and 4 feet wide. 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Skykomish Ranger District 1405 Emens Ave. N. Brush permits are available for sale Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Mosaic Firewood Cutting Permits are valid for the day and location selected at the time of purchase. The JBLM INRMP was created in 1999 and revised in 2007 and 2019. The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. the identity in the most descriptive terms commercially practicable, including any quality representation made in connection with the sale. 25 0 obj Then open the file with Acrobat Reader (or Acrobat Pro). (This information was last updated February 23, 2023), Each year, Mosaic donates all the proceeds from the sale of firewood permits to a deserving community organization. Twisp, WA The permit can only be used by the person to whom it is issued, and must be available at all times while cutting. Please note that trucks may be overloaded when filled with wood. For those interested in obtaining a commercial firewood permit for reselling firewood, the minimum permit purchase is 4 cords ($20) and the maximum is 12 cords for $60. Remember: You are responsible for your own safety and for the safety of those around you. This year Mosaics matching donation of $20,000 goes to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island. 7. Produce the permit at the request of a Natural Resource Officer, Conservation Officer or Peace Officer. 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Two load tickets required. ) or https:// means you've safely (509) 653-1401, Wenatchee River Ranger District 9. For woodcutting on Methow Valley Ranger District, see links to PDF documents below: Viewing and Printing Tips for Woodcutting Maps: Dead trees could provide animal habitat. Please email questions about Mosaic firewood cutting to firewood@mosaicforests.com. Contact the forest district office nearest you to obtain a permit for home firewood, Christmas tree and tree cutting instructions. (360) 677-2414 Chelan, WA 98816 Contact each forest district office for specific dates, maps, times, and accessibility. Things you will need: SEPA Checklist. Proper gathering techniques of Special Forest Products to ensure future availability. Jerrod.Ploof@dfw.wa.gov. Forest monitoring tracks how this status changes over time. No removal or cutting of wood from within 200 feet of water or dry stream courses. Requests will be received by collection officers at the ranger district office that you select. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mbs/passes-permits/forestproducts/?cid=fseprd500137. Select a tree from overstocked areas and thickets. Have DNR and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife review hydraulic project plans and designs prior to submitting an FPA/N. Mon-Fri, 8am5pm, For assistance during business hours, The total amount of free use material granted to an individual in any fiscal year cannot exceed $200 in value (36 CFR 223.8). Permits are for gathering tops and leftover harvested wood from closed timber sales. -Access may not be available due to snow or storm damage; watch for road closure signs. Entiat, WA 98822 The United States national forest is divided into 9 regions. Ellensburg, WA This Website Contains Official Government Information. The Timber Sale Program designates areas for commercial wood harvest, determines how much wood is available and the harvest method to be used, and marks trees to be cut. P.O. We aim to update weekend firewood cutting opportunities on this webpage on Thursday's for the following weekend. Whom should I call? Fuelwood permits cost $5 - $12 per cord and are available in person at select locations or online. Woodcutting permits are available in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest beginning May 2, 2022. All purchased permits are final; no refunds will be granted. <>stream The following permits have been approved by the Maine Forest Service. 8. The Ecology Program is responsible for implementation of the Forest Plan in an ecologically sound manner, specialized forest inventories, ecological restoration, and research. Cutting firewood on Crown land without this permit may result in confiscation of the wood and charges. For more information call 360-374-2814 or stop by our region office. 9. We have installed a drop box by the front door of our region office for documents and payments. endstream Always check to find out what the Industrial Fire Precaution Level is before heading to the woods to do some woodcutting. The cost of a firewood permit is $8 per cord, with an additional $2 per cord as a road maintenance fee, thus $10 total per cord. One load ticket required. Joint Base Lewis-McChord WA 98433-9500. FIREWOOD CUTTING OPEN TO MOTORIZED PERMIT HOLDERS THROUGH 3/31/2023 February 11, 2023: From February 11 through March 31, 2023, firewood cutting is now available to Green Diamond Motorized Permit holders in a select area just off of West Boundary Rd. The pine is native, and, where the understory is native prairie, forms a globally-unique plant community found only on and adjacent to JBLM. Build small fires to help the wood burn completely. Open 7 days/week 6AM-12AM, Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Office Only down wood may be gathered for a campfire without a permit. 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Instructions: Download the Information Sheet Download your map of choice (related to your permit selection) Headquarters Remember to tell someone where you are going. (CLOSED due to construction) Obtain a firewood permit by mail or phone from ranger district offices in Amboy, Trout Lake, and Randle Washington. LockA locked padlock Those wishing to cut their own firewood can obtain a woodcutting permit starting May 2 from any Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest office. Select a tree with a trunk six inches or less in diameter, and prepare to cut the tree no more than six inches above ground level. Fire extinguisher: Pressurized chemical of not less than 8-ounce capacity by weight and in possession of operator. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can now obtain domestic wood cutting permits and access important domestic cutting information online via MyGovNL . ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 A lock ( to when and where firewood cutting is allowed. . For woodcutting on Chelan, Entiat, Wenatchee River and Cle Elum Ranger Districts, see ) or https:// means you've safely Woodcutters will be able to obtain a FREE permit to cut firewood in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. website belongs to an official government organization in the 2108 Entiat Way Actual timber sales are sold and administered by the Army Corps of Engineers, which maintains an office on JBLM. Most holiday tree permits are issued in November. In almost all field offices, BLM fuelwood permits are valid for cutting only dead (down or standing) pion and juniper (cedar). The Stand Development Program oversees the re-establishment of forest cover in areas that were harvested or died naturally due to disease. A permit is required to cut firewood on the Forbes State Forest. Further details about firewood permit requirements can be found in this attachment: The mission of the Forestry Branch is to "provide good stewardship of the forested training lands of JBLM by ensuring the continued existence of a healthy forest that supports military training, sustains native plants and animals, and benefits local communities." Always check weather conditions for proper dress attire in the forests. (509) 548-2550, https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/passes-permits/forestproducts/?cid=fsbdev3_053611, Woodcutting Information and Maps publication, Forest product permit information and price list, Firewood Cutting on Naches Ranger District. Mosaic offers firewood cutting opportunities as part of a sustainable approach to forest management. At JBLM, there are several types of inventory and monitoring, accomplished in-house or by contract. 509-997-7711 Naches Ranger District 10237 Highway 12 Its the woodcutters responsibility to obtain, understand, and follow the rules in effect at the time and place where they are cutting firewood, said District Manager Todd Forbes. 410 E Methow Valley Hwy Plan implementation has two components: a) annual reviews and periodic revisions of the Plan, and b) review of proposed individual forest management projects for conformance to the plan. Cutting Firewood (January 2008) Purchasing Firewood in Alaska (undated) Other Sources of Firewood. Colorado State Forest Service - Colorado State Forest Service Your payment will be processed within minutes, and you will then print your permit. Wood dried to the normal air-dried state has 12% moisture content. Store wood at least 6 inches off the ground. (800) 270-7504, Darrington Ranger District All rights reserved. Naches, WA 98937 Please see JBLM Terms of Use. Cutting green trees or other trees not allowed by permit is strictly prohibited. Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution, https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/forests-and-woodlands/forest-product-permits. Olympia, WA 98504-2560, Regular business hours: HomePrograms and ServicesProduct Sales and Leasing. No removal or cutting of wood from within 200 feet of water or dry stream courses. Questions? Wood pieces 3 to 6 inches in diameter dry easiest and burn best. To print that zoomed in view, go to Print, then under More Options select "Current View" and also "Fit" under page sizing. Map to Location In addition, much of the logging debris is removed from sales so as not to inhibit troop movements. A full cord can weigh up to 5,000 pounds. 7 0 obj Mt. The permit and woodcutting stubs must be in your possession when cutting firewood. No cedar may be cut or removed. Bid or job paperwork and leasing payments can be submitted via regular mail or dropped off at our region office (office hours are 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.), Region office address: Washington Department of Natural Resources, 411 Tillicum Lane, Forks, WA 98331.
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