SOUTHWESTERN-NEWS-RELEASE: Kaibab National Forest Information

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The Kaibab National Forest will sell over-the-counter and through-the-mail Christmas tree tags for each of its three ranger districts beginning Nov. 18. Please see the attached news release for details.

 

Jacqueline Banks Public Affairs Officer Forest Service Kaibab National Forest p: 928-635-8314 jacqueline.banks@xxxxxxxx 800 S. 6th Street Williams, AZ 86046 www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab Caring for the land and serving people

 

Kaibab National Forest to offer Christmas tree tags starting Nov. 18

 

WILLIAMS, Ariz., Oct. 30, 2019 — The Kaibab National Forest will sell over-the-counter and through-the-mail Christmas tree tags for each of its three ranger districts beginning Nov. 18 in order to allow members of the public to enjoy the popular holiday tradition of cutting one’s own tree. With 1,800 tags available, there should be sufficient supply to meet demand for this sought-after public service.

 

The $15 permit will allow the holder to cut a tree of any species that is not more than 10 feet in height within a designated area on the Kaibab National Forest from Nov. 18 through Dec. 24. The tag is good for a tree on the ranger district from which it was purchased and can’t be used to cut a tree on a different district unless specifically noted. No refunds will be made, even if weather conditions prevent access to cutting areas.

 

Individuals who purchase tags will be provided with a map showing their designated cutting area along with additional tree cutting instructions. The number of available tags and tree species, locations and hours for purchasing the permits, and contact information for each ranger district are as follows:

 

# of Permits Available and Tree Species	Location of Designated Cutting Area	Contact Information	Open Days and Hours
800 Any Species	North Kaibab Ranger District	Physical address:        430 S. Main St., Fredonia, AZ 86022 Mailing address:        P.O. Box 248,    Fredonia, AZ 86022 (928) 643-7395	8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The office will also be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on two Saturdays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, for tag sales.
500 Any Species	Tusayan Ranger District	Physical address:        176 Lincoln Log Loop, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Mailing address:        P.O. Box 3088,       Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 (928) 638-2443	8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
500 Any Species	Williams Ranger District Note: The Williams Ranger District office will also have 100 tags available for the Tusayan Ranger District.	Physical and mailing address:                      742 S. Clover Rd., Williams, AZ 86046 (928) 635-5600	8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

 

Individuals desiring to purchase Christmas tree tags through the mail should contact the appropriate ranger district office for information on the required process. Turnaround time for arrival of tags through the mail is often 10 or more business days, so individuals desiring these tags should call well in advance to ensure adequate time for their permits to arrive.

 

The Kaibab National Forest is also pleased to announce that all fourth graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit through the Every Kid Outdoors initiative. Every Kid Outdoors is a nationwide call to action to connect kids to nature. All fourth graders are eligible to receive an Every Kid Outdoors pass that allows free access to federal lands and waters across the country for a full year. In support of this initiative, the Kaibab National Forest is making available a free Christmas tree permit to every interested fourth grader with an Every Kid Outdoors pass or paper voucher. For additional information about the initiative and how to obtain a pass, visit https://everykidoutdoors.gov. To be eligible for a free Christmas tree permit from the Kaibab National Forest, all fourth graders must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and present their fourth grade pass or paper voucher.

 

For detailed Kaibab National Forest Christmas tree tag information throughout the season, visit http://bit.ly/KNFChristmasTags.

 

Kaibab National Forest information is available through the following sources:

• Kaibab National Forest Website: www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/KaibabNF 
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/KaibabNF 
• Flickr: http://bit.ly/KaibabNFPhotos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make the Kaibab National Forest part of your holiday traditions! Find out how to get your Christmas tree tag at http://bit.ly/KNFChristmasTags.

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