Christmas tree permits for the Mount Hood National Forest are now available through December online, in person, and from local vendors, or from a Mt. Hood National Forest district office.  Permits cost $5 per tree and households can purchase up to five per year.  Permits purchased online at www.recreation.gov must be printed and displayed on the vehicle dashboard to be valid.  Recreation.gov charges an additional $2.50 service fee per purchase.  Traditional orange permits can also be purchased at one of the Forest’s four district offices or from a local vendor.  Fourth-grade students with an “Every Kid Outdoors” pass are eligible for one free Christmas tree.  To be eligible for the free tree permit, fourth graders must have an Every Kid Outdoors pass.  Students can get their free permit by bringing their pass to a district office or online at Recreation.gov.  For more information about Every Kid Outdoors, visit www.everykidoutdoors.gov