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For hearty Peninsula residents choosing to cut a tree on Olympic National Forest lands, here are a few things you need to know: • You-cut Christmas tree permits are available from Olympic National Forest for $5 each starting in November. • Permits may be purchased at any Olympic National Forest office. • Credit cards are now accepted as well as cash and checks. • Permits are valid only in specified areas. Maps and information about cutting areas will be provided with each permit sale. • Douglas-fir is the most abundant and popular Christmas tree species found in the forest. • Pacific silver fir may be found along ridge tops at higher elevations but accessibility depends on snow and road conditions.
TREE CUTTING PERMITS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: • Forks Visitor Information Center, 437 Tillicum Lane in Forks, phone 360-374-6522 • Hood Canal Ranger District Office, 295142 U.S. Highway 101 in Quilcene, phone 360-765-2200 • Hoodsport Visitor Information Center, 150 Lake Cushman Road in Hoodsport, phone 360-877-2021 • Olympic National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 1835 Black Lake Blvd. SW in Olympia, phone 360-956-2300 • Pacific Ranger District Office, 353 South Shore Road in Quinault, phone 360-2882525 Phone for office hours, permit availability and current road and weather conditions. Mail-order permits are available from the Olympia, Quilcene and Quinault offices. Visit website www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/ for order forms and more information. >> FINDING A TREE continued on Page 14
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SHOP LOCAL! SANTA TOWN Is coming to
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1:15 pm Sequim City Band performs 2:00 pm Santa Arrives
Bring your cameras for photos with Santa
COMMUNITY
TREE LIGHTING 4:30 pm FOLLOWED BY A TRACTOR PROCESSION DRESSED IN LIGHTS COUNT THE LIGHTS CONTEST Closest guess wins $100! SHOP SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
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