--- title: Firewood Cutting Permits on Nevada Public Land url: https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/firewood-cutting-permits-nevada-public-land/ business: Battle Born Tree Service address: 6301 US Highway 50 East, Carson City, NV 89701 phone: 775.232.8243 hours: Office Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm; phones answered seven days a week; 24-hour emergency service credentials: ISA Certified Arborist WE-11728A on staff; Nevada Business License # 20131580674; fully insured type: Tree service (removal, crane work, pruning, stump grinding, defensible space, snow removal, firewood) --- - [Home](https://battleborntreeservice.com/) - [The Field Guide](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/) - Firewood cutting permits on Nevada public land # Firewood cutting permits on Nevada public land To cut your own firewood on Bureau of Land Management land you need a permit, which you can buy through the BLM Forest Product Permit System or at a local BLM office. The Carson City District has limited cutting to dead pinyon and juniper for personal use, but rules change, so confirm with the field office before you go. Key takeaways - Permits are required to cut and remove forest products from BLM land. - The BLM says its online system sells fuelwood permits for participating field offices, subject to availability and season, and purchases are final. - A 2017 Carson City District release said only dead trees, standing or down, could be cut, and wood was for personal use only. - Carry the permit and map while you cut, and confirm current terms with the BLM before you buy. "Where can I cut my own firewood?" The answer starts with a permit, a map and a short list of rules. ## How do I get a BLM firewood permit? The BLM's Forest Product Permit System says permits are required to cut and remove forest products from BLM land. The site lets the public buy fuelwood and Christmas tree permits for participating field offices, subject to availability and season. You select your state, choose the field office that matches the area where you plan to cut, pick the product and quantity, pay through Pay.gov, then download and print the permit to carry in the field. The site states that purchases are final and no refunds are given. Other forest products may be available through the local office. Call the BLM Carson City District office if you are not sure which field office covers your area. ## What did the Carson City District say about the rules? A BLM Carson City District release from September 2017 said permits covered pinyon pine and Utah juniper, only dead trees, standing or down, could be cut, and permits were valid for 90 days. It said maps of authorized cutting areas and stipulations are provided when permits are purchased, and that cutters must have the permit and map in their possession. The release set purchase and annual limits and said a commercial permit is required to cut more than the personal limit. That release is nine years old. Treat it as a picture of how the program worked then, not as current terms. Prices, limits, species and season dates are for the BLM to confirm. ## What about National Forest land? National Forest land has its own permit system and rules, and they differ from BLM's. We have not verified current Humboldt-Toiyabe terms for this page, so contact the Forest Service district office that covers the area you plan to cut. Do not assume a BLM permit is valid there. ## What else should I know before I cut? Cutting dead standing wood is chainsaw work on uneven ground, often alone and far from help. Bring a map, water, a way to call for help and the right protective gear. We do not give chainsaw instructions here. If you would rather buy firewood, our [firewood and wood chips](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/firewood-wood-chips/) service is available, and the office can tell you what is available when you call [775.232.8243](tel:775.232.8243). Moving firewood between regions can spread pests, so read [don't move firewood: the Nevada rules](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/dont-move-firewood-nevada/). Burn rules apply in Washoe County: see [Washoe County burn codes](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/washoe-county-burn-codes/). ## Where do I store the wood I cut? The UNR Extension Living With Fire guide says to keep firewood at least 30 feet from any structure. See [how to season and stack firewood](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/how-to-season-and-stack-firewood/) for storage and [how big is a cord of wood](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/how-big-is-a-cord-of-wood/) for measuring. ### Sources - [Bureau of Land Management: Online Forest Product Permits](https://forestproducts.blm.gov/) (read October 17, 2026) - [Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District: BLM firewood permits available at multiple locations (news release, September 27, 2017)](https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-firewood-permits-available-multiple-locations) (read October 17, 2026) - [University of Nevada, Reno Extension: Living With Fire Defensible Space Guide (SP-23-07)](https://extension.unr.edu/publication.aspx?PubID=5522) (read October 17, 2026) ### Talk to the office [775.232.8243](tel:775.232.8243) | Monday to Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | |---|---| | Saturday and Sunday | Office closed, phones answered | Phones answered seven days a week. 24-hour emergency service. [Free estimate](#quote) ### Keep reading - [How big is a cord of wood?](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/how-big-is-a-cord-of-wood/) - [How to season and stack firewood](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/how-to-season-and-stack-firewood/) - [Best firewood species in the Sierra and Great Basin](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/best-firewood-sierra-great-basin/) - [Don't move firewood: the Nevada rules](https://battleborntreeservice.com/guides/dont-move-firewood-nevada/) - [Firewood and wood chips](https://battleborntreeservice.com/tree-services/firewood-wood-chips/) - [Firewood and wood chips questions](https://battleborntreeservice.com/faq/firewood-and-wood-chips/) ## More from the blog Pruning and care October 17, 2026 5 min read ### What should you do with your trees in October in Carson City and Reno? In October, finish watering while the ground is open, look over your trees for dead or hanging limbs, and clear leaves and needles away from the house. Save most live-wood pruning for the dormant seas Pruning and care October 17, 2026 6 min read ### Young trees in new subdivisions: the first ten years A young tree in a new subdivision needs very little pruning in its first two or three years, then steady structural pruning to build one strong central trunk and well-spaced branches. The ISA says tre Removal and equipment October 17, 2026 6 min read ### Where tree debris and green waste go in Reno and Carson City Green waste has a few legitimate homes in our area: the landfill or transfer station if the load is only wood and green waste, a fire district drop-off day or curbside chipping program if you qualify, [All posts](https://battleborntreeservice.com/blog/) ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775.232.8243](tel:775.232.8243). Phones are answered seven days a week. ### Can I resell wood I cut on public land? The 2017 BLM release said firewood cutting permits are personal use. Confirm current terms before cutting. ### Can I cut green trees? The 2017 release limited cutting to dead trees. Do not cut living trees on public land without explicit permission. ### Do I need a permit to pick up fallen branches? Permits are required to cut and remove forest products from BLM land. Ask the field office whether small pickups are covered. ### Where can I get firewood without cutting it? Call our office about firewood availability at [775.232.8243](tel:775.232.8243).