CARSON CITY — Open dead-tree firewood cutting areas in Hope Valley and Leviathan and Poor Boy begins Monday, The Carson Ranger District and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest announced.
Meanwhile, live-tree cutting areas will open on July 15. Areas include Beagle (Dog Valley area), Scotts Lake (south of Woodfords, Calif), and Thomas Creek Canyon (off of Mt. Rose Highway).
In the live-tree cutting areas, only designated trees may be cut and slash must be piled. Designated trees are described on the live-tree cutting area maps.
Season the live-tree firewood at least six months prior to burning to reduce air pollution and maximize the firewood’s heat value.
Firewood permits are valid through Nov. 15, cost $15 per cord, and have two-cord minimums and six-cord maximums per household per year. A fire extinguisher and a shovel are required when using a chainsaw for cutting firewood.
Permits with maps of cutting areas may be purchased at the following locations:
— Carson Ranger District Office, 1536 S. Carson Street, Carson City, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. (775) 882-2766
— Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 1200 Franklin Way, Sparks, Nev., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. (775) 331-6444
— Galena Creek Visitor Center, 16750 Mt. Rose Highway, Reno, Nev., 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday; (Hours will change in Oct.) (775) 849-4948
— Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, 3 Webster Street; Markleeville, Calif., 96120; 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. daily. (530) 694-2475