The Forest Service "Plant-A-Tree" Program permits individuals and groups to donate money for planting trees on National Forests. The trees may be planted to memorialize loved ones or to commemorate special events such as births, weddings, or anniversaries. For a suggested minimum donation of $10, which pays for 10-15 seedlings, donors receive a certificate acknowledging their gift. If desired, the name of the person in whose honor the donation is made will appear on the certificate.

Tree stands are legal as long as you don’t leave them in the forest unattended and you don’t damage the tree. Tree stands need to be portable and removed when not in use. You cannot put nails or screws in a tree, or remove limbs, without causing damage to the tree. There are tree stands on the market that meet these requirements. See similar questions...

See current information on cutting a Christmas tree on the Shoshone by going to their Web site at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/christmas_tree/index.htm. See similar questions...

Yes, with a permit. It is illegal to collect anything on national forest system lands without a permit. Permits for ginseng must be obtained from the Ranger District office responsible for the area where you plan to collect. Visit the Permits Page for more information. See similar questions...

The lands encompassing the Tahoe National Forest were first set aside in 1891 by President Benjamin Harrison as part of the four million acre "Sierra Forest Reserve", which stretched from Yosemite National Park northward. In 1899, President William McKinley created the "Lake Tahoe Forest Reserve", a 136,335 acre portion of the Sierra Reserve, as a "forestry reserve and public park. See similar questions...

Not without a permit. Please contact the South Park Ranger District in Fairplay for more information 719 836-2031. See similar questions...

We have set up an automatic calculator on the site that makes it easy for you to enter any number of trees that you would like. In the order process when asked for the number of trees you would like to plant choose "Tree Preserve" and add your desired quantity in the box. The cost is $6. per shade, fruit or flowering tree and $7. per evergreen tree. The correct total dollar amount will appear automatically at check out. See similar questions...

Permits for cutting personal-use Christmas trees go on sale in November, and are available at most Forest Service offices and at REI in Lynnwood. A map of the permissible cutting areas is available at all permit sale locations. All of these areas are accessed by gravel-surfaced roads. Be prepared for winter travel. For this season's announcement, check our current News Releases page. [top] See similar questions...

No. Tree seedlings are available from the Kentucky Division of Forestry. Their phone number is (502)-564-4496. They will be able to provide you with a list of their offices, a list of species available, and price information. See similar questions...

Call our office or check elsewhere on our website under “Parks & Recreation” for more information. See similar questions...

In some cases, yes. The national forest system provides a variety of resources and activities for personal and commercial use. Most commercial activities on the national forest require a permit (e.g., fishing tournaments, boat rentals, trail rides). Permits are required for collecting firewood, ginseng, grapevines, and other forest products. You must contact the Forest Service for permit requirements prior to collecting. See similar questions...

The Daniel Boone National Forest system lands occur in 21 counties of eastern Kentucky, consisting of over 706,000 acres within a 2.1 million-acre proclamation boundary. The northern tip of the forest occurs near Morehead, KY and runs south to the Tennessee state line. See similar questions...

Until the mid-1960s, National Forest lands in Placer County were part of the Tahoe National Forest. National Forest lands within Eldorado County were part of the Eldorado National Forest, and National Forest lands on the Nevada side were part of the Toiyabe National Forest. This made it difficult to coordinate National Forest management around the Lake Tahoe Basin. See similar questions...

There is a 14 day maximum stay allowed for a site. You can extend your stay by relocating to a new site on different National Forest. See similar questions...

The highest point is at Pine Mountain on the Redbird Ranger District, Bledsoe quadrangle. The elevation is 2,708 feet above sea level. See similar questions...

The California Department of Fish and Game regulates hunting and fishing on Inyo National Forest lands. Check with their office in Bishop at 760-872-1171 or look on the CA DFG website at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/. Most streams and lakes on the Inyo National Forest are open for fishing from the last weekend in April through the end of October each year. Some waters in southern Inyo County open in early March. See similar questions...

Anywhere in the National Forest where it is not expressly prohibited by Special Order. All Forest Service offices should have the Special Orders that pertain to their area of responsibility for you to review. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please respect the rights of private landowners. Ask permission first. Some local favorites for boating and such are Rampart Reservoir, Manitou Lake and the tri-lakes of the North Slope Recreation Area. See similar questions...

Attend a Tree Planting Demonstration to learn how to plant a tree to Our City Forest standards. This is required before receiving your tree from us. Step-by-step guidelines are also available here. OCF will assess planting sites approximately one week after the tree is planted. If the tree is not planted properly, we may ask that the tree be dug out and replanted. See similar questions...