USFS NEWS RELEASESpecified live-tree cutting areas will open on July 15, 2011, and will include the Peavine, Atoma, and Scotts Lake cutting areas. The dead-tree woodcutting permit will be valid in the live-tree cutting areas on July 15, 2011, but will require a permittee to obtain live- tree cutting area maps.
Firewood permits are valid through November 16, 2011, and cost $15 per cord with a 2- cord minimum. There is a six-cord maximum per household annually. A fire extinguisher and a shovel are required when using a chainsaw for cutting firewood. Learn more about this release by contacting Shelly Schaff at 775-884-8121.
Permits may be purchased at the following locations:
Carson Ranger District Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
1536 S. Carson Street 1200 Franklin Way
Carson City, NV 89701 Sparks, NV 89431
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Phone: 775-882-2677 Phone: 775-331-6444
Galena Creek Visitor Center Alpine County Chamber of Commerce
16750 Mt. Rose Highway #3 Webster Street
Reno, NV 89511 Markleeville, CA 96120
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., every day
(Hours will change in October) Phone: 530-694-2475
Phone: 775-849-4948
