Christmas Tree-Cutting Applications

Applications for a permit to cut a Christmas tree on 1 of 4 Arizona national forests are available to print out at the Tonto National Forest web page at www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto. Applications are also available at Forest Service offices in Arizona & at other locations throughout the Phoenix metro area. A full list of these locations is available on the Tonto webpage.

A random drawing is used to issue permits because the demand for Christmas trees may exceed the supply of available permits. This year only 3,950 trees are available. Completed applications, including a $10 check or money order for the permit fee (cash will not be accepted), must be postmarked no later than Oct. 6th to receive consideration. Any applications postmarked after the deadline will not be accepted for the drawing & will be returned. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

The drawing & processing of applications begins Oct. 18th. All successful & unsuccessful applicants will be notified by mail after Nov. 9th. If an applicant is successful, a permit & detailed cutting area map for the area will be issued. If an applicant is unsuccessful, the $10 application fee will be returned.

For more info about the program, call the Christmas Tree Hotline: (602) 225-5258.