Christmas tree permits are now available across several Nevada and Northern California public lands.
Each agency sets its own rules, but all require a permit, limit cutting to designated areas, and ask people to transport trees with the permit visible.
Fourth graders with a valid Every Kid Outdoors Pass can receive a free permit with a reservation fee, where they are offered.
Agencies say cutting small trees also supports forest health by thinning dense stands.
BLM CARSON CITY DISTRICT
The Bureau of Land Management in the Carson City District will begin selling Christmas tree permits on Monday, November 24. Permits will be sold online and in person. The permit is valid from the date it is purchased through December 25.
Online permits can be purchased by visiting the BLM fore

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