King Range Firewood Permits Available from Recent Fuels Reduction Work
ARCATA, CA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arcata Field Office announces that firewood permits are now available for numerous scattered logs throughout the King Range NCA off King Peak Road and Paradise Ridge Road. Look for the yellow firewood collecting area signs. Please do not disturb the piles that will be burned this winter. These piles are the result of recent fuels reduction projects designed to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk.
The scattered logs are from a variety of species and are accessible via existing roads and trails. Permit holders will be able to collect seasoned and green wood for personal use.
Permit Information:
- Permits must be obtained before collecting any firewood
- Permits may be obtained online (https://ow.ly/yyN250WVON0)
- Standard BLM firewood regulations apply (https://ow.ly/24KC50WVOQe)
- Maps showing collection locations will be provided with permits (https://ow.ly/nLeU50WVOJI)
Firewood permits help support forest management efforts while providing the public with an affordable source of wood for heating and recreational use. The removal of these logs also reduces fire hazards and supports ongoing habitat restoration work.
For in-person permit applications, pricing information, collection guidelines, and collection location maps, contact the BLM King Range Office at (707) 986-5400 or visit 768 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn, CA 95589. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The BLM manages public lands for multiple uses including recreation, conservation, and resource management while maintaining the health of natural ecosystems.
