Fuelwood permits available April 1

SMELTERVILLE - April 1 marks the beginning of the new fuelwood permit season on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

Firewood permits are valid to March 31 of the following year. The minimum permit available is a 4-cord permit for $20. Woodcutters may purchase multiple permits, up to a maximum of 12 cords of firewood per season.

The Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District also offers an online "permit by mail" system.

From the webpage, customers can print the application, fill it out, and mail it along with a check or money order for payment to either the Fernan Office in Coeur d'Alene or the Smelterville Office in the Silver Valley.

Your firewood permit will be mailed to you within one business day from receipt of your application. Forms and instructions are located at http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ipnf/passes-permits/?cid=stelprdb5068495

Info: Silver Valley office, 783-2363 or the Fernan office at 664-2318.

Both district offices are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.