Firewood collection begins on the Bridger-Teton National Forest
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
May 7, 2012
The Bridger-Teton National Forest will sell firewood permits for private use beginning Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the District offices.
Firewood permits are a service offered by the U.S. Forest Service and cost four dollars per cord with a minimum purchase of five cords for twenty dollars. The Forest also offers permits for sale via postal mail. Details can be obtained through the Forest Offices or from the website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf/passes/firewood.shtml
When gathering firewood, permits allow for the harvest of down or standing dead wood only. All wood gathered must be kept to a length of 8-feet or less. All Forest users are encouraged to check with the local ranger stations for information about the areas trails and roads.
In the Jackson area, Interagency partners at the Jackson Hole / Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center are again selling firewood permits on behalf of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, including weekends and holidays. The visitor center is the sod-roofed building located at 532 N. Cache in Jackson. Firewood permits can be obtained at the visitor center any time during their regular business hours. Permits are offered at the following Forest offices.
Big Piney Ranger District
315 South Front Street
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3375
Buffalo Ranger District
Highways 26/287
Moran, WY 83013
(307) 543-2386
Grey’s River Ranger District
671 N. Washington St.
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-3166
Kemmerer Ranger District
308 Highway 189 North
Kemmerer, WY 83101
(307) 877-4415
Pinedale Ranger District
29 East Fremont Lake Road
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-4326
For more information, contact the Bridger-Teton at 307-739-5500.
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