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Fremont-Winema National Forest: Firewood Permits (2026)

Price not posted — ask the district Personal-use firewood. Facts from the forest's official page, verified 2026-10-29.

How to get a personal-use firewood permit on the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Oregon: what it costs, how much you can cut, when, and the key rules.

How much does it cost?

• Not posted on the forest's page.

How much wood can I cut?

• Not posted on the forest's page.

A cord is a stack of wood 4 feet high, 4 feet wide and 8 feet long (128 cubic feet). "CCF" means 100 cubic feet.

When can I cut?

• Permits expire December 31 of the year issued.
• The forest says spring and fall are the best cutting times.

How do I get a permit?

• Get a woodcutting permit from the Supervisor's Office or a district office.

Rules to know

• The longest piece you may haul is 6 feet.
• Whitebark pine is a threatened species: do not cut, remove or damage it.
• Chainsaws need a working spark arrester (.023 inch screen or less).
• Carry a shovel and an 8-ounce or larger pressurized fire extinguisher.
• Check the Industrial Fire Precaution Level before you go.
• Carry both your permit and tags while cutting and hauling.
• A Firewood Assistance Program lets a third party cut for people with physical or medical limits; both must be present to buy the permit.

Before you go

• Check fire restrictions the day you cut. Chainsaw use is often limited or banned in hot, dry weather.
• Cut only on National Forest land in open areas, never on private, state, tribal or BLM land.
• Stay on open roads. Use the forest's Motor Vehicle Use Map.
• Keep firewood local. Moving it can spread insects and diseases that kill trees.

What to bring:

• Your permit and load tickets or tags (printed, if bought online)
• A chainsaw with a working spark arrester, or a hand saw or ax
• A shovel and a fire extinguisher (many forests require them)
• Gloves, eye and ear protection, and sturdy boots
• A truck or trailer that can carry the weight (a full cord can weigh thousands of pounds)

General tips. Your permit's own conditions always come first.

Cutting a Christmas tree? See the Fremont-Winema Christmas tree permit page.

Sources

• Forest Service: Permits (Fremont-Winema), Firewood Program section (page updated: Oct 14, 2026)

Last verified: 2026-10-29.

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