Cut-your-own Christmas tree permit drawing now open

NEWS RELEASE

BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

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Boulder County Parks and Open Space staff will be conducting a random drawing of 100 permits for residents to cut their own lodgepole pine trees at Reynolds Ranch Open Space, 11212 Magnolia Rd. in Nederland, on Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4. Entries are due by Sunday, Nov. 13, at midnight.

Those interested may enter to be eligible to purchase one $20 permit. Each date will be divided into two time slots, one morning (9-11 a.m.) and one afternoon (1-3 p.m.), 25 permits for each time slot. The permit holders will be assigned a specific date and time, and the sessions will be held regardless of weather.

The tree cutting will be limited to designated areas on Reynolds Ranch Open Space as the purpose of this opportunity is to thin lodgepole pine trees in specific areas.

Permit holders will need to supply all materials needed to cut and securely transport the tree on their vehicle. Please visit the website for more details on requirements.

Important Dates

• Nov. 13 (midnight): Deadline to enter random drawing
• Nov. 14: All entrants notified whether or not they were granted a permit
• Nov. 27 (midnight): Deadline to purchase $20 permit
• Nov. 28: Waitlist notified of any available permits
• Dec. 3 and 4: Time to cut Christmas trees!

For more information and to enter the drawing, please visit boco.org/ChristmasTrees.

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