Oregon Firewood Permits 2026: Prices, Seasons and Rules

The current year's load tag must be validated by completely removing the month and day that you are removing the firewood. The validated tag must be highly visible at the back of the load, and displayed prior to moving the vehicle. Previous year's tags are not valid. One tag is required for every 1/2 cord of firewood, or any portion thereof.

Do not cut trees (standing and/or down) marked with paint, signs, wildlife tags, blazes or with any evidence of wildlife habitation such as nests or cavities.

Protect all green trees and other vegetation during falling and removal activities. Live trees and other vegetation may not be cut to create access to firewood.

Open and closed dates, species authorized for removal, and other restrictions may vary by map, see each cutting area map for specific information about firewood cutting.

Woodcutters must comply with all road closures, seasonal road closures, and transport firewood in vehicles less than 26,000 lbs GVW.

Permittee must be present and have in their possession:

The current year's load tag must be validated by completely removing the month and day that you are removing the firewood. The validated tag must be highly visible at the back of the load, and displayed prior to moving the vehicle. Previous year's tags are not valid. One tag is required for every 1/2 cord of firewood, or any portion thereof.

Fill out Product Removal Record on your signed free-use permit.

Woodcutting activity is permitted only within designated firewood area boundaries as specified on woodcutting map.

A permit is valid through the termination date stated on the permit. Firewood permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Maps of where you can harvest will be provided with your permit.

Please make sure you contact the district office to confirm permit availability , as it can vary depending on the district, the availability of wood and the type of permit.

When a permit is issued, a synopsis of the district is included that depicts the variation of allowances for collection including areas and dates for cutting standing green alder, maple, and chinquapin from within the road area.

Each permit on the McKenzie River Ranger District will be issued for 30 days at two cords at a time, in a specifically mapped area (McKenzie River does not offer district-wide permits).

Firewood (personal use) Permit Duration : Two choices: A) 20 days or B) 40 days

The individual purchasing the permit will be identified on the permit and must be present during the cutting, loading, and hauling of firewood.

Permits are NOT transferable.

Permits expire on the date shown on the permit or when the purchased number of cords have been gathered, whichever comes first.

Prior to requesting your permit, we strongly encourage you to visit cutting areas and select three or more areas of preference (see district-specific information below). Expect to walk some roads to assess vehicle access. Expect roads to have water bars, narrow falling areas, or require 4-wheel drive.

Free-Use Firewood Permits: This free permit allows for firewood collection for personal use only. It is PROHIBITED to sell products that are obtained under a free-use permit.

Definition of Household: Household must be the physical address where the wood will be delivered to and all permits purchased under said physical address will be counted against the 8 cord limit.

For each 1/2 cord (or portion thereof) of firewood one (1) validated load ticket must be securely attached to the back of the load and be clearly visible.

It is your responsibility to be certain you are not trespassing on private land. The permit is for the Malheur National Forest administered lands only, and not for state, or private lands.

Open roads are those roads not closed by a sign, closed by a pole barricade, closed with a locked gate, or intentionally blocked/restricted by earthen berm, logs or boulders. Off-Road access is only allowed in areas identified as open on the personal use firewood map.

NO CUTTING OF STANDING PONDEROSA PINE

The cutting and removal of Ponderosa Pine is PROHIBITED.

No vehicles or cutting is allowed within 100 feet of any streams, seeps, springs, or other wet areas

ALERT: Whitebark Pine listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. It is illegal to remove, possess or damage Whitebark Pine on federal lands.

The Firewood Assistance Program or third-party cutting is for those with physical or medical limitations unable to cut their own firewood. To acquire this permit, both the firewood recipient and third-party woodcutter need to be present to purchase a permit and tags.

A firewood cutting permit and load tickets are required to cut, gather, and transport firewood on the Umatilla National Forest.

Dead or down trees less than 24 inches across the stump may be cut and removed for firewood. When cutting down a dead tree, the remaining standing stump should be no more than 12 inches high from the base of the tree.

After loading the firewood, completely remove the month and day on the colored load ticket, corresponding with the date the firewood is being removed. On the back of the load, firmly staple, nail, or tack one ticket for each 1/2 cord being transported. All load tickets must be clearly visible.

This firewood permit is for Umatilla National Forest lands only, and not for State, BLM or private lands.

The La Grande District Office is not issuing personal use permits in 2026.

Dead or down trees less than 24 inches across the stump may be cut and removed for fuelwood. When cutting down a dead tree, the remaining standing stump should be no more than 12 inches high. No standing or down ponderosa pine are to be cut or removed.

When requesting a permit, please have at least a 4-mile area in mind as your permit area.

To provide consistency and less confusion, fuelwood permittees will follow the same system as commercial operations and will be affected by Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL).

All wood removed under a firewood permit must be less than six feet in length , and any cedar removed (includes all trees commonly known as cedar) must be less than 3 feet long .

No skidding equipment is allowed for use while harvesting firewood.

Your permit must be validated before transporting wood , and one validated load ticket must be attached and visible from the back of the load for every cord or smaller portion thereof.

Be aware of any quarantine areas, like the Sudden Oak Death quarantine area in Curry County, that by law restrict the movement of materials. Use local firewood and avoid transporting firewood as much as possible. Do not move firewood outside of its local source (50 miles).