Free personal firewood gathering continues, permit required

National Forests and Grasslands throughout the Northern Region, including the Lolo and Flathead National Forests, will continue to offer free firewood and other forest product gathering for personal use for the remainder of 2020. Starting June 1, the Forests are requiring the public to obtain a hard-copy permit in order to track harvesting and communicate important wildfire safety and collection information.

"As the impacts from COVID-19 continue to be felt across the country, we remain committed to providing services on our public lands and doing what we can to help those in need," said Regio...