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Coyote Ranger District Postpones Firewood Permit Sales

Santa Fe, NM – May 3, 2016 – For Immediate Release. The Coyote Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest has postponed the sale of firewood permits for dead and down timber until at least May 9, 2016. The decision was based on recent precipitation, and timber staff will continue to monitor moisture levels in the Coyote district.

The nonrefundable permits are for personal use only and may be purchased for $20 for five cords with a maximum of 10 cords per household per year. Customers may purchase permits by check, credit/debit card or cash through Dec. 31, 2016. Permit purchasers will receive load tags, a fuelwood cutting map and guidelines for harvesting the wood.

Permit holders should be prepared for unpredictable weather changes and are advised to check with the local Ranger District office or the New Mexico Department of Transportation website for current road and weather conditions. Firewood permit holders should also make sure they have the appropriate equipment to harvest the wood and safely transport it home. Forest Service staff may be in the cutting areas to check permits and answer questions.

The public may purchase firewood permits at the following Santa Fe National Forest offices from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted. Customers may want to call ahead to check availability of the permits. All offices will be closed on Federal holidays.

Each ranger district has a different start date for sales. Contact your local district office for permit availability.

· Forest Headquarters – permit sales began April 17

· Coyote Ranger District – permit sales scheduled to begin May 9 (subject to change)

· Cuba Ranger District – permit sales began May 2

· Jemez Ranger District – permit sales began May 2

· Española Ranger District – permit sales begin May 16

· Pecos / Las Vegas Ranger District – permit sales began April 11, no permit sales on Wednesdays