Cutting down a Christmas tree can be good for the environment. The centerpiece for home holiday decorating could cost next to nothing if you live near a national forest and are willing to do some ...

The US Forest Service wants you to leave the artificial tree in its box this year. Instead, it recommends, cut your own Christmas tree in a national forest – a tradition that’s good for the forest, ...

Create a new family Christmas tradition this holiday. Take a hike into the woods and cut your dream tree for the price of a permit: $10. Species for cutting in national forests around Shasta County ...

Soft, soothing Christmas carols float through the air, dampened by a forest of firs that are ready to go to new homes, but the holiday tranquility is punctuated by the occasional sound of a chainsaw ...

Christmas tree permits are available at local district offices for purchase. Officials want the public to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit.

Christmas tree permits from the Stanislaus National Forest are now available to purchase online, and free maps that show forest roads and trails designated for Christmas tree cutting are also ...

The centerpiece for home holiday decorating could cost next to nothing if you live near a national forest and are willing to do some heavy lifting. The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging Americans to ...