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2024 Firewood Permits Available in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

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News Release Date: October 2, 2024
Contact: Holly Brown, 559-702-3400

SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif - Surplus wood in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is now available to the public by permit. Firewood permits are free and must be obtained before wood can be removed. There is a limit of six cords per family per year. Firewood is available on a first-come first-served basis through January 31. This wood is a result of tree mortality, and were trees deemed to be a potential hazard to visitors or property within the parks. 
 
Firewood Available by Location 
Grant Grove: 92 cords Permit Contact: permits closed as of January 31, 2025
Lodgepole (Dorst): 55 cords Permit Contact: permits closed as of January 31, 2025
 
The cutting and removal of wood is permitted seven days a week, but only during daylight hours. Permits are only valid for what can be hauled, as wood cannot be reserved. Permits and access may be obtained by emailing the contacts for each area above. Permits must be displayed at all times. 
  
Visitor safety and the protection of park resources during woodcutting operations is the priority of the National Park Service. Cutting or collection of any trees or wood other than identified in the permit and located in approved woodlots is prohibited.  
 
All equipment needs to be in good working order, and the use of proper personal protective equipment, such as leather gloves, eye protection, and chaps is strongly encouraged. It is recommended that an additional person be present while permit holder is cutting wood in order to act as a spotter and to assist in loading wood. Each chainsaw needs to be equipped with a spark arrester, and exhaust systems need to be in good repair. Permit holders are required to keep a serviceable round point shovel at least 46 inches long and a UL-approved fire extinguisher (two-pound dry chemical or one-pound foam type –ABC or greater) within 25 feet of where saws are being operated. Logs in both lots are mostly 12-30 inches diameter and a minimum chain saw bar length of 18-24 inches is advised. 
  
Permits are available through January 31 and only valid in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, not in Sequoia National Forest or Giant Sequoia National Monument. 

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