Christmas tree cutting permits for the Gifford Pinchot National Forest are now available for purchase. They are available at the Mt. Adams Ranger District office on 2455 Highway 141 in Trout Lake, Wind River Market in Carson, the Main Street Convenience Store in Stevenson, and Little Mountain Hardware in Trout Lake. Permits at the in-person locations are $5. Christmas tree cutting permits can also be purchased online at recreation.gov, with an additional administrative fee. Households with fourth graders can get a permit for free through the Every Kid Outdoors program, with information available at everykidoutdoors.gov. There is a limit of five permits per household. Each permit comes with a map of areas of the Pinchot Forest closed to cutting and an information sheet with special instructions for cutting your tree.