From: Cox, Lisa – FS, CA
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:31 AM
Subject: NEWS RELEASE: Fuelwood collection season extended until November 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Public Affairs Officer: Lisa Cox
[email protected]
(760) 873-2427
www.fs.usda.gov/inyo
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Fuelwood collection season extended until November 30

BISHOP, Calif., October 29, 2023 — Inyo National Forest is extending personal fuelwood collection season from October 31 until November 30, 2023, or until winter weather no longer allows for collection without resource damage from vehicles.

A permit is still required, and may be obtained as long as collection officers are staffed at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center.

“We would like to notify wood collectors of the current limitations we are facing for purchasing permits,” said Mammoth District Ranger, Fred Wong.

“First, due to technical issues, permits may take longer to issue, and we are only able to accept cash;

Second, due to limited staffing, Forest Service personnel who are authorized to sell permits are only available on certain days;

Third, we may need to end fuelwood collection season prior to November 30 due to weather, therefore making your tags unusable.”

Please call ahead to check before heading to the Visitor Center to purchase your tag: (760) 924-5500.

Maps are available with a purchased fuelwood permit, and georeferenced versions are also available to download on the free Avenza app where users can navigate via satellite service within the forest to ensure their location.

Shut-down days for chainsaw use will be instituted based upon fire danger. Call (760) 873-2555 for this information (updated daily after 4:00 pm).