Colorado Parks and Wildlife will randomly select 250 applicants for permits. Applications will be accepted from Nov. 1 to Nov. 15.
GOLDEN, Colo. — Golden Gate Canyon State Park is offering up a limited number of permits for those eager to cut down their own Christmas tree this holiday season. said the park will again have a lottery system where 250 permits will be issued for cutting down a Christmas tree in select areas of the park.Applications will not be accepted over the phone, in person or at the Golden Gate Canyon State Park visitor center.
Applicants whose names are randomly selected will be notified after the permit window closes. Each permit is $35 per tree.Credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife All trees must be cut with hand tools, such as a handsaw or an axe. Chainsaws and power saws are prohibited. The U.S. Forest Service recommends you bring the following to be prepared:Chains, if you don’t have four-wheel drive.
“Not only is the tree cut a part of many Coloradans holiday traditions, but it also helps the park mitigate fire danger and thin the forest in a sustainable and thoughtful way,” said Golden Gate Canyon State Park Manager Todd Farrow.Here's when to watch 40 new Hallmark Christmas movies this year9NEWS+ has multiple live daily shows including 9NEWS Mornings, Next with Kyle Clark and 9NEWS+ Daily, an original streaming program.
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