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DENVER – The USDA Forest Service is offering cut-your-own Christmas tree opportunities throughout the Rocky Mountain Region this year. A permit is required. Permits will cost $8.00 to $20.00, depending on individual Forest pricing. These permits are for personal use only and local restrictions may apply. There is a limit of two to five trees per household.

General rules for cutting your own Christmas tree:

The trunk size should not exceed 6 inches in diameter; this is strictly enforced in some areas, some local exceptions may apply

Bring a handsaw to cut trees

You may NOT use chainsaws,...