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U.S. Forest Service
News Release
Media Contact: Bob Blasi
Kaibab National Forest to offer firewood permits beginning May 1
Williams, Ariz., April 18, 2017—For Immediate Release. The Kaibab National Forest will offer firewood cutting permits for the 2017 firewood season beginning May 1 for all three ranger districts. The minimum cost for a personal use firewood permit is $20, which is good for four cords of wood.
Firewood cutting permits can be purchased at the following locations and during the specified hours Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays:
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Williams Ranger District, 742 S. Clover Road, Williams; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; (928) 635-5600
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Tusayan Ranger District, 176 Lincoln Log Loop, Tusayan; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; (928) 638-2443
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North Kaibab Ranger District, 430 S. Main St., Fredonia; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; (928) 643-7395 The 2017 firewood cutting season will remain open across the entire forest from May 1 to Nov 30.
Free-use permits may also be available for specific areas on the forest. Individuals seeking such permits should check with the appropriate ranger district office for availability, locations and other information. All permits issued will include a map and detailed cutting regulations as well as load tags, which must be physically attached to each ¼ cord of firewood and visible from the rear of the vehicle. The goal of this load tagging system is
to ensure accountability for the amount of wood removed from the forest. The removal of firewood is permitted only from National Forest lands on the district for which the permit is issued. Firewood cutters are reminded to take note of property boundaries and cut only on National Forest lands. Firewood cutters should also be aware that chainsaws can throw sparks and ignite grasses and brush. Always carry a shovel and a fire extinguisher or water in case of a fire start. Additionally, all chainsaws must be equipped with a stainless
steel spark arrestor screen. Cutters should check with forest offices periodically for information about the implementation of fire restrictions. Detailed firewood cutting information and maps for each ranger district are available on the Kaibab National Forest website at
www.fs.usda.gov/goto/kaibab/fuelwood.
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