Umpqua National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
Cutting your Christmas tree on the Umpqua National Forest is a cherished tradition that transforms a simple holiday task into a memorable adventure. Each year, families and friends build lifelong memories as they navigate the forest to find the perfect tree.
Christmas trees are free on the Umpqua National Forest this year. Aside from the District map and guidelines, no further permits or authorizations are required. Limit of four personal Christmas trees per household, per season and cannot be resold.
Get your District map and guidelines, by clicking the Christmas Trees drop down box, here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/forest-products/special-forest-products
If you have further questions, do not hesitate to reach out to one of the ranger stations below.
Notifications and Alerts
Christmas trees are free on the Umpqua National Forest this year. Aside from the District map and guidelines, no further permits or authorizations are required. Limit of four personal Christmas trees per household, per season and cannot be resold. Get your District Map and Guidelines, by clicking the Christmas Trees drop down box, here.
Need to Know
Selecting Your Tree
Each forest has limitations on the size of the tree you can cut and the species of trees available for cutting. Read the guidelines associated with your District map for more information. Get your map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/forest-products/special-forest-products
Where to Cut Your Tree
DO NOT FORGET to print your maps. Get your map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/forest-products/special-forest-products
Do not cut on private land, in wilderness areas, experimental forests, research natural areas or existing tree plantations.
Do not cut in active timber sales or areas that have been planted with new trees.
Do not cut trees within sight of campgrounds or recreation sites.
Do not go around gates and barricades with a motorized vehicle. Cutting is allowed behind locked gates and barricades unless posted with “No Cutting” signs but only accessible by foot.
Do not cut trees within areas posted "No Christmas Tree Cutting.”
Planning Your Trip
Helpful Cutting Tips
Read the guidelines associated with your District map for more information. Get your map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/forest-products/special-forest-products
How to Plan Your Trip
Read the guidelines associated with your District map for more information. Get your map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/forest-products/special-forest-products
