The centerpiece for home holiday decorating could cost next to nothing if you live near a national forest and are willing to do some heavy lifting. The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging Americans to ...

Want to cut your own Christmas tree this year? The Gila National Forest is now offering permits online — just in time for the holiday season. Permits cost $0 to $5, depending on the tree species. Tree ...

Does your family celebrate Christmas with a decked-out, real, live Christmas tree? Did you know that you can head into your local national forest to cut down your own wild Christmas tree for just $5?

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. For many people in local communities, cutting your own Christmas tree is an enjoyable family ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Forest Service says cutting down your own Christmas tree is good for you and for the environment. All you need is a permit ...

Christmas tree permits are available at local district offices for purchase. Officials want the public to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit.

Christmas tree permits from the Stanislaus National Forest are now available to purchase online, and free maps that show forest roads and trails designated for Christmas tree cutting are also ...