Christmas Tree Cutting

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge allows Christmas tree cutting on the refuge. Cutting must be 150' or more from roads, rivers, streams, cabins, trails and campgrounds. No permits or fees are required. For opening dates and other information contact the Refuge Headquarters office at 907-262-7021.

General Cutting Provisions:

Only one tree per family
Cut stumps as low to the ground as possible
For personal use only (not for sale or commercial uses)
Make sure that you are cutting in the proper location
No cutting in campgrounds and recreation areas
Please respect private property

U.S. Forest Service, Chugach National Forest

The U.S. Forest Service allows Christmas tree cutting in the Chugach National Forest. Cutting must be 200' or more from roads, rivers, campgrounds, trails and trailheads. Cutting is not allowed in timber sales areas. Only one tree per family allowed. No permits or fees required. Call the Seward office, at 907-224-4124, for more information.

Alaska Division of Forestry

The Alaska Division of Forestry has two Christmas tree cutting areas in the Homer/Anchor Point vicinity. No permits or fees are required. Maps can be obtained at the Division of forestry Office at mile 92.5 Sterling Highway, or call 262-4124. Maps are also available at the following locations:

Kenai Peninsula Borough Office, 144 Binkley, Soldotna, 262-4441

Homer Public Library, 141 W. Poineer, Homer, 235-3180

Natural Resource Conservation Service, NBA building, Box 400, Homer, 235-8177

For Christmas tree cutting information on Kenai Peninsula Borough land stop by the Kenai Peninsula Borough office 144 N. Binkley in Soldotna, or call at 907-262-4441, extension 260.

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