The Dixie National Forest is once again offering Christmas tree permits online through Recreation.gov for the upcoming holiday season. Visitors can review designated cutting areas, dates, and approved tree species directly on the Recreation.gov listing.
To purchase a permit, visit Recreation.gov and search for “Dixie National Forest Christmas Tree Permits.” Users should read the overview and “need-to-know” sections carefully before completing the purchase. A Recreation.gov account is required to complete the transaction.
Fourth graders with a valid Every Kid Outdoors pass are eligible for one free Christmas tree permit. Families can redeem the offer by entering the pass or voucher number at checkout. A $2.50 reservation fee still applies.
Cutting a Christmas tree is more than a seasonal tradition — it also benefits forest health. The permit system helps thin dense stands of small-diameter trees. Forest health specialists identify areas where removing these trees improves growing conditions for remaining trees and opens space that can provide forage for wildlife.
More information is available online through the following resources:
• Recreation.gov Christmas Tree Permit page with map interface
• Help Center article: “How Do I Purchase and Print a Christmas Tree Permit?”
• “Cut a Tree for the Holidays From Your National Forest” article
• Every Kid Outdoors Fourth Grade Pass program
For questions, contact Jennifer Plecki, Public Affairs Specialist, at 435-590-9879 or jennifer.plecki@usda.gov.
