CHEYENNE — Christmas tree permits are available online at forestproducts.blm.gov. The cost for a permit is $7.50 to $10 per tree, depending on location. Up to a maximum of five Christmas trees can be purchased by an individual for personal use.

A BLM permit is valid for trees located on BLM-administered lands only. Permits for trees on U.S. Forest Service-administered land can be obtained at your local Forest Service office and at some BLM offices.

Permit guidelines: 

• Trees must be less than 15 feet tall and have a diameter at breast height of less than 8 inches. 

• Permit holders must carry a valid permit when cutting trees. 

• Trees may not be harvested from wilderness areas, wilderness study areas, timber sale areas, campgrounds, or boat access sites. 

• Cutting is not permitted on private land; please ensure you’re on BLM managed land and avoid trespassing.

• Be prepared for winter weather and high-country conditions. 

Protected species: 

• All pines with needles in bundles of five, such as whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) and limber pine (Pinus flexilis), are protected and must not be cut or damaged. 

Local tree recommendations: 

• Local tree species, including subalpine fir, Engelmann spruce, Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, and lodgepole pine make excellent Christmas trees and are often found growing in the understory of aspen stands. 

• Christmas trees harvested from aspen stands and dense young stands will contribute to forest health and improve wildlife habitat.

For additional information, visit blm.gov/wyoming-christmas-trees.