Free firewood program begins in 2022

JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY & HINES, OR – (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest)

Starting the beginning of January, 2022, the Malheur National Forest will transition to a free use firewood permit for all personal use firewood. Those who receive free use firewood permits may use firewood for cutting, manufacturing, handling, or other processing, but not for resale. Charge permits are available for individuals who wish to resell firewood. The regional minimum rate for firewood charge permits remains unchanged at $5 per cord.

Under the Free Use Program, a valid permit and firewood tags will still be required to have on hand when cutting and transporting firewood. These permits and tags will be available at all Malheur National Forest offices. 

The Malheur National Forest is still under the current firewood cutting program of $5.00 a cord with a minimum of 4 cord until December 31^st. All current permits are valid and those wishing to purchase a permit can still do so by contacting any Malheur National Forest office in John Day (541)-575-3000, Prairie City, (541)-820-3800 or Hines, Oregon, (541)-573-4300, Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. 

More information regarding the Malheur National Forest Free Use Firewood program will be shared in the coming months. 

For current information regarding the national free use firewood program, please contact Mike Spisak, Assistant Regional Director of Natural Resources, michael.spisak@usda.gov. 

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