Cut off any green limbs left on the stump (these can be used for decorating greens).Leave stumps no higher than 10 inches.The Christmas tree permit is valid on any Umatilla National Forest Ranger District land when accompanied by this brochure. The Christmas Tree Cutting Program on the Umatilla National Forest remains simple and easy to follow. Permits usually go on sale towards the end of November and can be purchased at any Umatilla National Forest Office or at several local businesses. We ask that you limit permits to one per household but you can purchase for neighbors, family and friends. For more information on how to obtain your voucher visit ĭownload a festive coloring page for the a little family fun.Ī Christmas Tree Permit can be purchased for $5.00. Get your free Christmas Tree permit! The Every Kid Outdoors program grants free access to fourth graders and family members to over 2,000 federal lands and waters for exploration and a free Christmas Tree permit. Download the Christmas Tree Cutting GuideĬhristmas Tree Permits can be purchased seasonally at ! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and the Umatilla National Forest is happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one. The holiday season is often time for families and friends to head to the woods to play in the snow and to cut the traditional family Christmas Tree. Christmas Tree Permits Obtaining a Permit