• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

BLM pinyon pine and juniper Christmas tree cutting permits available

The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District has begun selling Christmas tree cutting permits. The permits allow cutting a pinyon pine or juniper tree on designated BLM lands primarily in the Pinenut Mountains between Carson City and Yerington, the Clan Alpine and Desatoya mountains east of Fallon, and the Excelsior Mountains southeast of Hawthorne. Maps and directions are available with permit purchase. The cost per permit is $5.

There is no limit to the number of permits that may be purchased; the permits are for individual use only. Collection of trees for resale requires a special permit.

The BLM permits for Christmas trees will be sold at the locations listed below. The Reno and Carson City BLM offices accept credit cards, cash, and checks; other locations only accept cash or checks made payable to the BLM. Permits may be purchased at the following locations:

BLM-Carson City District Office
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
5665 Morgan Mill Rd. Carson City, NV 89701
Saturdays (11/17, 11/24 and 12/1) 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
775-885-6000

BLM-Nevada State Office-Reno
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502
775-861-6500

Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1477 US Highway 395 North Suite A, Gardnerville, NV 89410
775-782-8144

Community Action Center-Hawthorne
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
924 5th St. Hawthorne, NV 89415
775-945-2471

UNR Cooperative Extension Office-Fallon
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
111 Sheckler Road, Fallon, NV
775-423-5121

Middlegate Station
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., daily
42500 U.S. Highway 50 (48 miles east of Fallon)
775-423-7134

Cold Springs Station
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., daily
52500 U.S. Highway 50 (62 miles east of Fallon)
775-423-1233

Tree cutters should be prepared with warm clothing, first aid kit, extra food and water, heavy rope or chain, shovel and tire chains, in the event of bad road conditions or inclement weather. Some cutting areas may be inaccessible after snowfall, so it is advisable to cut trees early in the season.

For more information please contact Coreen Francis, Carson City BLM Forester, at (775) 885-6161 or Coreen_Francis@blm.gov.

Top Stories

... or see all stories

Nevada State Museum staff invite all to contribute to a bee hotel this Saturday, April 20 as they celebrate Earth Day in Carson City. Participants are encouraged to contribute to the bee hotel, a nesting place for solitary bee friends, and learn about other ways you can help native pollinators.

Drawing on humor splashed with insight, nationally recognized syndicated cartoonist Brian Crane, also known as “Mr. Pickles,” packed the house as guest speaker Tuesday at the Carson City Senior Center.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to provide some tips related to online safety for juveniles. It is important for parents to know how to set up their children’s devices for several reasons.

Carson Area MPO

Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has posted a draft "Local Road Safety Plan" for public review and comment. A Local Road Safety Plan is a method for developing a locally tailored framework for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing roadway safety improvements.

While waiting in line I always carry along a little Kipling, mainly to call upon this one little snippet to sustain me, “If you can wait and not be tired by waiting.” I do love his epic little poem, “If.” That poem has helped me to maintain my balance on more occasions than I can count.

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in historic Virginia City is pleased to announce the much-anticipated third annual Victorian Tea Party and Historic Fashion Show, scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit is proud to announce the addition of two new K9 teams. Our latest additions have just completed K9 school and are now deployed to the Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office. The addition of these two K9s maintains our service of seven dog teams, as we continue toward our organizational goal of eight K9 teams to provide full-time coverage for the Carson City community.

Lane reductions will take place Fridays through Mondays on U.S. 50 in Dayton beginning Friday, April 19 as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces concrete barrier rail in the highway median.

The four Douglas County School District board members who have been front and center through controversy since being elected in November 2022 all pulled out of a decision to accept a settlement agreement on a Writ of Mandamus during their meeting last Tuesday.

The 42nd annual Chili on the Comstock returns to heat up Virginia City on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. As a qualifier for the International Chili Society World Finals, guests can indulge in a diverse array of chili styles, from spicy to mild and chili verde, all expertly crafted by some of the finest chili cooks in the West.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Two were arrested Monday for possession of stolen personal and business checks amounting to more than $555,000, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies made four arrests on Monday for warrants and one arrest for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia, according to booking reports.

Common Ground Church Youth Group did volunteer work at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City on Saturday to wrap lilac bushes with wire fencing in order to protect them from deer.

Carson City will be front and center Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, when it hosts the 2024 NIAA State Track & Field Championships at the Jim Frank Track Complex at Carson High School. The two-day event will draw more than 1,000 athletes (from four different classifications) and countless fans and spectators from across the state to the capital city.

Photo courtesy of Friend of the Nevada State Railroad Museum

The Carson City Historical Society hosts Adam Michalski, who will present a talk called "The Railroad and Carson City," on Thursday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts Historic House located at 1207 Carson Street, Carson City.

Carson City Community Development Director Hope Sullivan encourages all residents, business owners, and visitors to participate in the Land Use Master Plan Update Virtual Meeting on Thursday, April 18, at 5 p.m. More information about access to the meeting can be found at envisioncarsoncity.org.

Sand Harbor State Park will be the place to be Earth Day, April 22, for the inaugural "Shoreline Sweep" clean up event celebrating Lake Tahoe.

Are you passionate about nurturing young talent and building a strong foundation for the future of high school baseball? Look no further than the Carson Blue Jays C Team! Comprised of middle school players, this team is not just about winning games; it's about fostering a love for the game and instilling essential skills and values that will benefit these players on and off the field.

Carson City's Cinco de Mayo Celebración 2024 will be a 3-day celebration of Mexican culture for all the Northern Nevada region to enjoy.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating a missing, endangered woman who was last in contact with family on March 21.

CARSON CITY — With major roadway improvements taking place across the region, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol and Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County are reminding motorists to drive safely in road work zones, including during National Work Zone Awareness Week held April 15-19.

Genevieve Frederick, founder and president of Feeding Pets of the Homeless will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

A 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony eluding, misdemeanor reckless driving and DUI following a vehicle pursuit, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson High School World History, Global Issues Teacher Nicole Fagundes has been selected as a delegate to participate in a geography education conference and field study in South Korea during June 2024.

A locally produced radio program "A Masterclass for Master Plans" featured on KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio will feature Carson City City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ronni Hannaman this Friday, April 19 at noon.

Back to back meetings in Spanish will take place this Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16-17, as part of the ongoing parent night series hosted by Carson City Juvenile Services.

My friend Roni and I were discussing an upcoming heavy pruning on her pine trees, which are growing into power lines.